Shira ae Mashed Tofu Salad 白和え
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Shira ae Mashed Tofu Salad 白和え
Description
The tofu dressing is made by pressing excess water from the tofu, then mashing it together with ground roasted sesame seeds, sugar, and salt to create a smooth, flavorful base. The vegetables—konnyaku and carrot—are cut bite-sized and boiled until tender, while hijiki seaweed is soaked and drained separately.
Edamame adds a fresh, firm texture that contrasts the softness of the other components. Just before serving, all ingredients are mixed gently to evenly coat with the tofu dressing. The result is a subtly sweet, sesame-flavored salad with a variety of textures from the different vegetables and tofu.
This recipe allows flexibility in vegetable choice, accommodating substitutes according to taste.
Ingredients
Tofu dressing
- 150g/5oz tofu firm or silken
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds roasted white
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
Salad vegetables *1
- 60g/2oz konnyaku
- 30g/1oz carrot
- 1/2 cup edamame soybeans frozen and without pods
- 1 tbsp dried hijiki
Instructions
Tofu dressings
- Put paper towel around the tofu and put a weight (like a plate or bowl) on top of the tofu for 15 minutes to take out the excess water.
- In a mortar and pestle, grind the sesame seeds.
- Break the tofu into the mortar and add sugar and salt and mix/grind well.
Vegetables
- Cut the konnyaku, carrot, into bite size pieces and cook them in boiling water for a few minutes.
- Drain them and put aside.
- reconstitute hijiki by leaving them in a bowl of water for about 20 minutes.
- drain the water and squeeze out any excess water. Set it aside.
- When everything is prepared to combine, place them all together in a large mixing bowl and combine them all together, just before serving.
Notes
- You may substitute the listed vegetables with others you prefer or have on hand.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 76430IU | 1529% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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