Nagaimo Yam and Tofu Bake. Nagaimo is a tuber that when grated has a lovely slimy foamy texture. Today I'll show you how to prepare it in a Japanese dish cold soba noodles called. Japanese yam, or nagaimo, is naturally sweet—and yes, the yam was the inspiration for the restaurant's name.

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Ingredients of Nagaimo Yam and Tofu Bake

Lets Go Prepare of Nagaimo yam.
It's of Silken tofu.
It's of (to taste), but i recommend lots Pizza cheese.
It's of Shiro-dashi.
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Yamaimo/Nagaimo/Tororoimo is a type of yam that can be eaten raw and is used frequently in Japanese cooking. This confused me when I was a child because my grandmother always called it Tororoimo but my mom would mix it up and call it Nagaimo and. Nagaimo (Japanese mountain yam) salad, an elegant appetizer of raw crisp yam served with soy sauce and simple garnishes can be prepared quickly. Nagaimo is one of my favorite Japanese vegetables and with the perpetual popularity of Japanese cuisine, nagaimo continues to gain more.

Nagaimo Yam and Tofu Bake instructions

Grate the nagaimo yam into a bowl and add the tofu chopped into large bite-size pieces. Add shiro-dashi and mayonnaise and mix. Try not to break up the tofu too much..
Put the mixture from Step 1 into a heatproof dish, sprinkle cheese on top and bake in an oven preheated to 355ºF/180ºC (on the top rack). Bake for about 20 minutes..

Nagaimo is very slimy and slippery, so be careful. I don't get allergic reactions but get itchy a little bit. Some of you may experience itch when you I usually use grated nagaimo to make Okonomiyaki. batter. Grated nagaimo has lots of air in it and when you cook with it, the food gets fluffy and airy. Dioscorea opposita or Shan Yao) has gained significant popularity as a healthy side dish to add to any Asian-themed meal.