Simple Spinach and Konnyaku Shira-ae
- 200 grams Tofu (firm or silken)
- 150 grams Spinach
- 100 grams Konnyaku
- 3 tbsp Sugar (light brown sugar)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 tbsp Ground sesame seeds (white)
- Add the bunches of spinach to a pot of boiling water, and boil for 3-4 minutes, then immerse in cold water.
- Squeeze well to drain and cut into 2 cm long pieces.
- Parboil the konnyaku.
- Cut into 1 cm long slices, rinse, then use a paper towel to wipe off the excess moisture.
- Cut up one block of 200 g tofu into large pieces, place them on a plate covered in paper towels, and microwave for 2 minutes at 600 W.
- Wrap and lightly squeeze the tofu in a cloth, if possible, to remove the moisture after heating.
- (Or, you could lightly blot the moisture with paper towels.)
- Place the tofu in a grinding bowl and mash it with a pestle.
- Add the seasoning ingredients and mix until the tofu is smooth, without any lumps.
- Add the spinach and konnyaku, use chopsticks to gently stir them into the tofu, and it's complete.
silken, spinach, sugar, salt, ground sesame seeds
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/151863-simple-spinach-and-konnyaku-shira-ae (may not work)