Ingredients

• ●1 block (14-16 oz) silken tofu
• ●4 cups water
• ●1 piece (4-5 inches) kombu (dried kelp)
• ●to taste soy sauce
• ●to taste thinly sliced scallions
• ●to taste grated ginger
• ●to taste dried bonito flakes (katsuobushi)

Instructions

1. 1Gently wipe the kombu with a damp cloth.
2. 2In a pot, combine the water and kombu. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
3. 3Place the pot over medium-low heat. Just before simmering, remove the kombu.
4. 4Gently cut the silken tofu into large cubes and carefully place them into the simmering broth.
5. 5Let the tofu gently simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until heated through.
6. 6Ladle the tofu and some of the broth into individual bowls. Add condiments to taste.