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Japanese tofu sesame salad(shiraae) with spinach, carrots and konnyaku in a simple bowl.

Healty Tofu Sesame Salad (Shira-ae)

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: creamy tofu, easy, High Protein, light meal, sesami flavor, traditional japanese meal, Vegetable
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
This tofu sesame salad (Japanese shiraae) is a light and healthy side dis made with vegetables, creamy mashed tofu, and sesame dressing.
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Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5.3 oz Firm tofu
  • 1.8 oz Carrots
  • 3.5 oz Spinach
(A) Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 Tsp Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Tahini

Method
 

Prepping
  1. Boil spinach briefly, drain, and squeeze out excess water. Cut into bite size
  2. Boil carrot until tender crisp, then drain
  3. Boil tofu briefly or microwave to remove excess moisture, then crumble.
Seasoning
  1. In a bowl, mix tofu, spinach, and carrot.
  2. Add (A) and mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 568mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8925IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 3mg

Notes

  • Make sure to drain the tofu well to avoid a watery texture. For a quick method, wrap in paper towels and microwave for 1-2minutes. Alternatively, place a light weight on the tofu for 15-20 minutes.
  • Adjust the sweetness and soy sauce to your taste. Traditional shiraae is slightly sweet, but you can make it more savory.
  • Mash the tofu until smooth, or leave a bit of texture if preferred.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The flavor improves over time.
  • You can substitute the vegetables with green beans, Shiitake mushroom, or edamame.  

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