Shira Ae (Japanese Cold Tofu Salad)

Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on February 24, 2021.
Recipe compliments of Chef Paul Onishi.

Shira Ae

Ingredients:

Shira Ae (Japanese Cold Tofu Salad)

  • 1 cup firm tofu, drained and mashed
  • 1 cup soft tofu, drained and mashed
  • 3/4 cup white miso to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons mushroom seasoning to taste (available at Asian markets)
  • 1-2 tablespoons Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
  • 2 tablespoons agave nectar
  • A few drops sesame oil
  • 3/4 cup boiled, drained and chopped Napa cabbage
  • 3/4 cup boiled, drained and chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 medium carrot, cut into fine julienne strips, blanched
  • 1/2 cup konnyaku, rinsed well, julienne strips
  • 6 Shimeji mushrooms, blanched and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions:

  1. In a large resealable bag, place tofu.
  2. Squeeze bag to remove air and seal.
  3. Mash tofu in bag to remove lumps and drain excess water.
  4. Add miso, mushroom seasoning, liquid aminos, agave nectar and sesame oil.
  5. Seal bag and mash mixture until it is well blended.
  6. In a large bowl, toss Napa cabbage, spinach, carrots, konnayku and mushrooms.
  7. Add tofu mixture and fold into vegetables.
  8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  9. Chill and serve.

Serves 4

Note: Adjust quantity of carrots, konnyaku and mushrooms according to preference.

Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
300 calories, 10 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 2000 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 20 g sugar, 19 g protein

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