Smooth Konnyaku Shira-ae with Silken Tofu
- 1/2 Konnyaku (cut into short strips)
- 1/2 Carrot (thickly julienned into matchsticks)
- 1/2 bunch Spinach (chopped to 3cm lengths)
- 1 tbsp Mentsuyu (3x concentrate)
- 1/2 block Tofu (silken)
- 1 tbsp Soft brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Miso
- 2 tbsp Ground sesame seeds (white)
- Combine the water, konnyaku, and carrot in a pot.
- Boil until the carrot becomes tender.
- Drain in a strainer and cool.
- Bring some water to a boil in a pot, add a pinch of salt (not listed) and boil the spinach.
- Allow the water to cool, then drain.
- Combine the konnyaku, carrot, and spinach.
- Flavor with the mentsuyu.
- Wring out the excess moisture.
- Bring some water to a boil in a pot.
- Cut the tofu into fourths, add to the pot, and simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Place in a strainer and use paper towels to drain.
- Place the tofu dressing ingredients in a bowl and use a whisk to mix together.
- Add the tofu while warm and combine until even.
- Toss the ingredients from Step 3 with the tofu mixture.
- Enjoy it while it's still a little warm, or let it cool.
carrot, brown sugar, ground sesame seeds
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/171942-smooth-konnyaku-shira-ae-with-silken-tofu (may not work)