Spinach and Tofu with Wasabi Dressing
Spinach and Tofu with Wasabi Dressing
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Category
Salad
Cuisine
Asian
Servings
2 - 4 servings
Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon white sesame seeds, toasted
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
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2 teaspoons water
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
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3/4 pound organic spinach
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7 ounces organic tofu (use Firm or Extra Firm Tofu)
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
Dressing
Directions
To toast sesame seeds, lace in a small frying pan over medium heat and cook, shaking the pan frequently, until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Immediately remove from pan to cool.
When seeds are cool, grind 2 teaspoons and reserve the remainder.
In a medium bowl, combine the ground seeds, sesame oil, salt and sugar.
In a small bowl, blend the dressing ingredients until smooth.
Wash the spinach and remove the coarse stems. Place the spinach in a large pot with 1 inch of water. Parboil for 30 seconds, drain, then rinse with cold water. Gently squeeze to remove all water.
Coarsely chop the spinach and add to the ground sesame seed mixture, tossing lightly to mix.
Drain the tofu and cut into pieces about 1/2 inch thick and 1 1/2 inches square.
Heat oil in a wide non-stick frying pan over medium heat, and add the tofu cooking until lightly browned, 2 - 3 minutes on each side.
Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Place tofu on a serving platter.
Using a teaspoon, shape 2 teaspoons of spinach mixture at a time into ovals.
Place one oval on each square of tofu. Drizzle the dressing over the spinach and garnish with the reserved whole sesame seeds.
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