Carrot Shira-ae with a Double Dose of Sesame Seeds

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   Drain the tofu by breaking it into large pieces and place into a colander.

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   If you're in a hurry, cover it with a small plate!

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   Julienne the carrot and parboil in a pot of boiling water with salt (not listed in the ingredients) to desired tenderness, then drain in a colander.

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   Add the sesame and seasonings to the drained tofu and mix well.

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   There's no need to use a grinding bowl to mix; just stir it with a spoon or fork.

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   To add a bit of color variation, I used black sesame seeds.

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   Once the shira-ae tofu mixture base is well seasoned, add the carrots.

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   Gently toss so the carrots don't break.

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   Go easy on the sugar; the carrot gives a mild and delicious natural sweetness to the shira-ae.

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    Season to taste.

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    [Homemade sesame condiment] You can make a shira-ae tofu mixture base by simply combining this with miso and drained tofu..

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    [Related recipe] Spinach Shira-ae.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.