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Shira-Ae (Tofu & Sesame-Seed Dressing W/ Vege2

This Shira-Ae (Tofu & Sesame-Seed Dressing W/ Vege2 recipe uses Sugar and Soy Sauce. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 3 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 3/8 pt

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Bring 3/8 pt water to boil and drop in Konnyaku.

2. 2

   Return to boil and drain immediately. Bring another 3/8 pt water to boil and drop in the loaf of Tofu.

3. 3

   Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, drain and cool to room temperature.

4. 4

   Wrap Tofu in a towel and napkin and squeeze to remove moisture.

5. 5

   Rub through a sieve over a bowl.

6. 6

   Cook the Carrots for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Heat oil over high heat. Stir in the Dashi, 1/2 t sugar, salt, MSG, and 1/8 t Soy Sauce. Bring to boil.

8. 8

   Continue to boil until liquid has reducet by half.

9. 9

   Cool to room temp. Roast sesame seeds and grind into a paste and mix with Tofu.

10. 10

    TO ASSEMBLE AND SERVE: Drain the Konnyaku and its sauce through a sieve set over a small bowl.

11. 11

    Stir in 5 t of the sauce into the Sesame-seed/Tofu Paste.

12. 12

    Stir in 2 1/2 t salt, MSG, the drained Konnyaku, and the grated Carrot.