Shira-ae Mashed Tofu. Shira ae Mashed Tofu Salad What is Shira Ae? Shira ae is a traditional Japanese side dish just like Goma ae. I have explained the meaning of "ae" in the previous Goma ae post.
Shira-ae is served chilled, so in a sense it's like salad. Shira-ae is hard to get in ordinary Japanese restaurants in the US, but this is a kind of food we grow up with. Today, we are making, Sira-ae, Mushed Tofu salad. You can have Shira-ae Mashed Tofu using 8 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Shira-ae Mashed Tofu
- You need 1 bunch of Spinach.
- It's 1/3 of of a carrot Carrot.
- It's 1/3 of of a piece Konnyaku.
- Prepare 1/2 block of Tofu.
- Prepare 2 of to 3 tablespoons White sesame seeds.
- You need 1 of to 2 tablespoons Sugar.
- Prepare 1 dash of Soy sauce.
- Prepare 1 of Salt.
It's a traditional side dish served with the main course. It's a little bit involving but so delicious and nutritious, and really healthy. It's a traditional side dish served with the main course. It's a little bit involving but so delicious and nutritious, and really healthy.
Shira-ae Mashed Tofu instructions
- Slice the tofu thinly and place. Position the plate at a slant for about 1 hour to drain off the excess water, then wrap in a kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze lightly. If you can, pass it through a sieve..
- Slice the tofu into strips and boil..
- Finely julienne the carrot and boil..
- Blanch the spinach, refresh in cold water and drain, then squeeze out well to remove the water. Drizzle with a little soy sauce - not listed in the ingredients, leave for 10 minutes then squeeze out again..
- Cut the spinach, carrots and konnyaku into easy to eat pieces. It's best to cut the carrot and konnyaku to the same length..
- Roast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan, and grind in a suribachi grinding bowl until the seeds are crushed smoothly..
- Add sugar and tofu to the sesame seeds and grind up well..
- When the mixture is smooth, season with soy sauce and salt..
- Mix in the vegetables just before eating, and it's done..
TRADITIONAL JAPANESE RECIPE: Shira-ae is a vegetable side dish mixed with mashed Tofu. It is a little different from regular salad since there is no dressing like oil and vinegar. Shira-ae is served chilled, so in a sense it's like salad. Shira-ae is hard to get in ordinary Japanese restaurants in the US, but this is a kind of food we grow up with. Great recipe for Umeboshi Scented Shira-ae (Mashed Tofu with Green Beans, Bamboo Shoot and Cheese).