Crumbled Tofu and Carrot With Sesame

1. 1

   Drain the firm tofu, wrap in kitchen paper towels and place on a plate lined with disposable chopsticks as shown in the photo.

2. 2

   Microwave for 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Finely julienne the carrot.

4. 4

   Put the julienned carrot in a plastic bag, microwave for 1 and a half minutes, and empty out into a sieve.

5. 5

   Lightly wipe off any dirty from the shiitake mushrooms, sprinkle with a little sake (not listed in the ingredients)and cover with plastic wrap.

6. 6

   Microwave for 1 minute, then finely julienne when cooled.

7. 7

   Put all the flavoring ingredients - sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, salt - into a bowl and mix to combine.

8. 8

   Put the drained tofu from Step 1 into the bowl while crumbling it with your hands.

9. 9

   Add the lightly squeezed carrot and the julienned shiitake, and mix well.

10. 10

    Put in a very generous amount of ground sesame seeds and mix well.

11. 11

    Plate, and you're done!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.