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Shira-ae (Tofu Salad) Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Flavored vegetables mixed with mashed tofu

Ingredients

Sesame Sauce

Instructions 

  • Slice Tofu into 6-8 pieces. Place them on paper towels over a plate and microwave for 2 minutes. Change to new paper towels and microwave for 2 more minutes. Change to new paper towels again and let Tofu cool.
  • Cook spinach in boiling water for a minute. Wash under cold water and squeeze water out very well. Cut into 1" long bunches.
  • In a medium pot, heat Dashi to boil, add carrot and Konnyaku, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add Mirin and soy sauce and cook until liquid is almost gone. Let it cool, then add spinach and mix.
  • Grind sesame seeds, and mix with soy sauce and sugar.
  • Mash Tofu and mix in sesame sauce. Then add cooked vegetables.

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: tofu, vegetables, vegetarian