MASHED TOFU SALAD (SHIRA-AE)

Mashed Tofu Salad (Shira-ae) image

Provided by Masaharu Morimoto

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 14-ounce package firm tofu
Kosher salt
8 cups spinach leaves
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

Drain the tofu and wrap in paper towels to absorb excess water. Puree in a food processor until smooth, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Cook the spinach in the boiling water until wilted, about 2 minutes, then drain and plunge it into the ice water. Drain and squeeze out the excess water.
Toast the sesame seeds in a skillet over medium-low heat, tossing, until golden, about 3 minutes. Cool, then grind in a spice grinder. Stir the ground seeds, sugar, mirin, soy sauce and spinach into the tofu. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 285 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 25 grams