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Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing

日式豆腐芝麻拌菠菜

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — finished dish

Total time: 35 min
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Recipe overview

Blanched spinach and carrot are folded into tofu-sesame dressing for a freshly mixed side dish.

01

Ingredients

Main ingredients

300 g spinach
80 g carrot
250 g firm tofu

Tofu dressing

2 tbsp ground toasted sesame
1 tsp light soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
0.125 tsp salt

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — ingredients

02

Tools

kitchen knife
cutting board
lidded pot
ladle
sieve
serving plate
mixing bowl
fork
measuring spoons
serving bowls
refrigerator

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — tools

03

Steps

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — Drain tofu and cut into four pieces

Step 1

Drain tofu and cut into four pieces

Drain tofu and cut into four pieces.

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — Bring water to a boil and blanch tofu for 3 minutes

Step 2

Bring water to a boil and blanch tofu for 3 minutes

Bring water to a boil and blanch tofu for 3 minutes.

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — Drain tofu in a sieve, weigh lightly with a small plate for 15 minutes and cool

Step 3

Drain tofu in a sieve, weigh lightly with a small plate for 15 minutes and cool

Drain tofu in a sieve, weigh lightly with a small plate for 15 minutes and cool.

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — Trim spinach roots and wash away all grit

Step 4

Trim spinach roots and wash away all grit

Trim spinach roots and wash away all grit.

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — Peel carrot and cut into fine matchsticks

Step 5

Peel carrot and cut into fine matchsticks

Peel carrot and cut into fine matchsticks.

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — Boil fresh water, blanch carrot for 2 minutes and lift out

Step 6

Boil fresh water, blanch carrot for 2 minutes and lift out

Boil fresh water, blanch carrot for 2 minutes and lift out.

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — Blanch spinach in the same pot for 1 minute and cool briefly in cold drinking water

Step 7

Blanch spinach in the same pot for 1 minute and cool briefly in cold drinking water

Blanch spinach in the same pot for 1 minute and cool briefly in cold drinking water.

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — Gently squeeze spinach with clean hands, cut into 3 cm lengths and drain carrot

Step 8

Gently squeeze spinach with clean hands, cut into 3 cm lengths and drain carrot

Gently squeeze spinach with clean hands, cut into 3 cm lengths and drain carrot.

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — Mash cooled tofu finely with a fork

Step 9

Mash cooled tofu finely with a fork

Mash cooled tofu finely with a fork.

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — Mix in toasted sesame powder, soy sauce, sugar and salt into a thick dressing

Step 10

Mix in toasted sesame powder, soy sauce, sugar and salt into a thick dressing

Mix in toasted sesame powder, soy sauce, sugar and salt into a thick dressing.

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — Add spinach and carrot and fold gently until coated

Step 11

Add spinach and carrot and fold gently until coated

Add spinach and carrot and fold gently until coated.

Japanese Spinach Shiraae with Tofu Dressing — Divide into small bowls and serve; cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately

Step 12

Divide into small bowls and serve; cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately

Divide into small bowls and serve; cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.

Common mistakes

Do not mix hot tofu into vegetables or crush spinach into pulp.

Tips

Drain vegetables and tofu well to avoid a watery dressing. Contains soy and sesame; use clean tools for cooked ingredients.