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Japanese · Sauce / condiment

Shira-ae White Tofu Dressing

Pressed tofu sieved smooth and ground with freshly toasted white sesame, a little sugar and salt into a thick, pale, nutty cream; the classic coating for blanched vegetables, konnyaku and mushrooms.

  • YieldServes 4 · About 1¼ cups, enough to dress 300 g of vegetables
  • Hands-on16 min
  • Total46 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1block firm cotton tofu (about 300 g)
  • 1½ tbspwhite sesame seeds
  • 1 tbspsugar
  • ½ tspsalt

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan

Contains

  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Legumes (any)

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat
  • Smoke

Texture

  • Creamy

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Mortar and pestle

Season

  • Any season

Effort

  • Under 20 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 1

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: low

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