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Mashed Tofu Salad (Shiraae)

Japanese Shiraae Recipe (Mashed Tofu Salad)

This Healthy Japanese Shiraae Recipe is a classic Japanese dish made from creamy tofu, soy sauce, miso, and a mixture of vegetables. This vegetarian-friendly dish is healthy and super easy to make. Let's get started!
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 carrot
  • 60 g spinach (2 ounces)
  • 400 g tofu (1 lb or 1 pack)
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp miso
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Finely slice the half carrot as shown in the picture
    Sliced Carrots
  2. Prepare two pots of boiling water; one for the vegetables and one for the tofu
  3. Add the sliced carrots and spinach into one pot of boiling water and boil for 3-5 minutes
  4. Add the pack of tofu and boil for 1 minute
  5. Remove the tofu from the boiling water and wrap in a paper towel. Set-aside for 5 minutes to allow the paper towel to absorb the water.
  6. Drain the water from the vegetables and allow to cool
  7. Press the tofu to remove excess water into a bowl
    Drain water from tofu
  8. Cut the spinach leaves into 2-3 cm bite-sized slices
  9. Remove the paper towel from the tofu and crush the tofu in a mixing bowl with a spatula
  10. Add the sliced carrots and spinach into the mixing bowl with the tofu
  11. Add the soy sauce, miso, and salt into the mixing bowl
  12. Mix everything well, plate and serve. Enjoy!

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