Easy Spinach and Mashed Tofu Salad with Aromatic Sesame Seeds

1. 1

   Remove the roots of the spinach, and wash well.

2. 2

   Wrap with plastic wrap, and microwave for 2-3 minutes, then soak in water.

3. 3

   Strain away the excess water, and cut into 3 cm lengths.

4. 4

   Wash the konnyaku, and julienne the carrot, shiitake mushrooms, and konnyaku.

5. 5

   Arrange in a heatproof dish, and microwave for 2 minutes without plastic wrap.

6. 6

   Roast the sesame seeds in a frying pan for 2-3 minutes without burning them.

7. 7

   Coarsely grind them.

8. 8

   Put lightly drained tofu, roasted sesame seeds, and the ingredients into a bowl, and mix well.

9. 9

   Add the spinach, carrot, shiitake mushrooms, and konnyaku to Step 4, then mix.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.