Shira-Ae (tofu & Sesame-Seed Dressing W/ Vegetables) Recipe

+ PREPARE IN ADVANCE: Bring 3/8 pt water to boil and drop in Konnyaku.

Return to boil and drain immediately.

Bring another 3/8 pt water to boil and drop in the loaf of Tofu.

Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, drain and cool to room temperature.

Wrap Tofu in a towel and napkin and squeeze to remove moisture.

Rub through a sieve over a bowl.

Cook the Carrots for 30 minutes.

Heat oil over high heat.

Stir in the Dashi, 1/2 t sugar, salt, MSG, and 1/8 t Soy Sauce.

Bring to boil.

Continue to boil until liquid has reducet by half.

Cool to room temp.

Roast sesame seeds and grind into a paste and mix with Tofu.

TO ASSEMBLE AND SERVE: Drain the Konnyaku and its sauce through a sieve set over a small bowl.

Stir in 5 t of the sauce into the Sesame-seed/Tofu Paste.

Stir in 2 1/2 t salt, MSG, the drained Konnyaku, and the grated Carrot.