Tofu custard with ume vinegar and maccha salt recipe

Here is a good reason to have Ume-Pickled Fennel (“Breakaway Flavor Blasts”) sitting around. The pickling liquid makes superbly piquant and beautifully colored dressings that can be used for salads, grilled fish, and, in this case, tofu. The pinkish liquid and bright green salt over the white tofu look and taste fabulous together. Once you have the ingredients handy, this can be assembled in about one minute. It’s a beautiful starter to a meal. Try it with a dry rosé.