Tofu Sesame Dressing

Prep Time

None

Cooking Time

Less than 10 mins

Serves

1½ cups

Type

,

Cuisine

Cooking with

This dressing is delicious on tossed or pressed salads and is a favorite on hijiki or arame salads.

Ingredients

  • 4 oz fresh tofu
  • 1 cup light sesame, canola, or safflower oil
  • 1 1/2 -2 tsp Mitoku Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Mitoku Organic Brown Rice Vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tbsp Mitoku Organic Sweet White Miso
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp Mitoku Rice Malt Syrup
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Preparation Method

  1. Place tofu in a pot, cover with water, and boil 1 minute. Turn off heat and let tofu sit a few minutes. Remove tofu and cool briefly in cold water.
  2. Crumble tofu into a blender or suribachi along with all remaining ingredients except sesame seeds. Blend or mix until smooth.
  3. Toast seeds in a dry skillet by stirring constantly over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour dressing into a bowl, mix in seeds, and chill slightly before serving.

Recipe by John & Jan Belleme