和歌山県·郷土料理
Sesame Tofu (Koyasan)
Glossy and white, it wobbles gently when lifted with chopsticks. This is Sesame Tofu, a signature dish of Koyasan's Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. Despite the name 'tofu,' no soybeans are used. The skins of raw sesame seeds are removed, then combined with the pure waters of Koyasan and Yoshino kudzu starch, and painstakingly kneaded in a mortar before being cooked. You can enjoy the fragrant aroma of ground white sesame and the smooth, chewy texture created by the kudzu. When eaten chilled, the rich, deep flavor of the sesame melts beautifully on the tongue. It is delightful how its character changes depending on how you eat it—either refreshingly with wasabi soy sauce or topped with a sweet miso glaze. It is a deeply nourishing dish born from the traditions of ascetic practice.
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