稭豆腐
Wara dōfu
Rice-Straw Tofu
English Interpretation
Wrap tofu in straw. Warm over fire; the fragrance transfers from the straw — a wonderful scent.
原文 · Original (1782)
豆腐を稭に包み込むべし。火にて温め、稭より香りうつりて、妙なる香りなり。
Transliteration
Tōfu wo wara ni tsutsumi-komu beshi. Hi nite atataméte, wara yori kaori utsurite, tae naru kaori nari.
Notes & Annotations
Wara/稭 refers to rice straw. The character 稭 specifically indicates the stalk after the rice grain has been harvested.
English Recipe
Ingredients
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firm tofu 豆腐 1 block (350 g)一丁
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rice straw 稭 several handfulsClean, food-safe
Method
Serves 2–3
1. Wrap firm tofu completely in layers of clean rice straw (or food-safe wrapping).
2. Place over gentle heat — either buried in warm embers, or wrapped and grilled at a distance over low charcoal, turning occasionally.
3. Heat for 15–20 minutes until the tofu is warm throughout.
4. Unwrap at the table if possible — the ritual of unwrapping releases the aroma.
5. Slice and serve warm with light soy sauce or simple dashi.
The rice straw imparts a subtle, grassy-nutty aroma. Similar to tsuto dōfu (No. 38) but using different straw or technique.
1. Wrap firm tofu completely in layers of clean rice straw (or food-safe wrapping).
2. Place over gentle heat — either buried in warm embers, or wrapped and grilled at a distance over low charcoal, turning occasionally.
3. Heat for 15–20 minutes until the tofu is warm throughout.
4. Unwrap at the table if possible — the ritual of unwrapping releases the aroma.
5. Slice and serve warm with light soy sauce or simple dashi.
The rice straw imparts a subtle, grassy-nutty aroma. Similar to tsuto dōfu (No. 38) but using different straw or technique.