🍱 Igisu tofu

Igisu is a kind of seaweed that grows on rocks in shallow water, and is a kind of thin, branch-like red algae. It is caught in abundance on the coast around Imabari City in July and August. Igisu Tofu" is a dish made by boiling and dissolving haikisu and raw soybean flour in soup stock and hardening it like agar. The cool texture makes it easy to eat even in the hot summer when appetite is low. The "with ingredients" type includes shrimp, edamame (green soybeans), and other ingredients to make it look more colorful. Each household has its own unique flavor and mixes its own ingredients. The "without garnish" type is eaten with soy sauce or mustard miso.