Sesame Tofu
Authentic sesame tofu is made using sesame seeds and kuzu starch. This alternative version combines sesame paste, gelatin and soy milk to create a healthy and simple dish easily made at home.
Ingredients (Serves 6)
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120 ml / 1/2 C dashi stock
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7 g / 1 T gelatin powder
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360 ml / 1 ½ C soy milk
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3 T white sesame paste
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2 t Kikkoman Soy Sauce
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2 T dashi stock
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1 T Kikkoman Soy Sauce
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Wasabi paste to taste
- *1 C (U.S. cup) = approx. 240 ml; 1 T = 15 ml; 1 t = 5 ml
Directions
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1
Combine the dashi stock and gelatin powder in a small saucepan and mix well. Allow to stand for about 5 minutes.
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2
Warm the soy milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat just before boiling. Place the white sesame paste in a bowl and gradually pour the warmed soy milk over it while stirring; add 2 t soy sauce and blend well until the texture is completely smooth.
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3
Warm the saucepan with the dashi-gelatin from Step 1 over medium-low heat and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Pour the liquid gelatin into the bowl of sesame-soy milk and stir until well blended.
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4
Moisten the inside of a mold*1 with water. Pour the mixture into the mold. Allow to cool down, then refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours until set (see photo).
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5
After the sesame tofu has set, run a knife around the sides of the mold to loosen and remove the tofu. Cut it into 6 pieces and serve in individual shallow bowls.
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6
Combine the ingredients for the dashi soy sauce. Pour a little around the bottom of each serving of sesame tofu and garnish on top with a small dab of wasabi.
- *1This recipe uses a typical Japanese-style square mold about 12 x 14 × 4 cm (5 x 5.5 x 1.5 in.).
The mold size can be flexible, as long as it can hold about 600 ml / 2 ½ C of liquid; 6 ramekins
or small individual cups may also be used.
Recipe by Kikkoman Corporation
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