Japanese-Style Braised Tofu

1. 1

   Combine the miso paste, tamari, sesame oil, water, and honey in a soup bowl or shallow dish.

2. 2

   Carefully coat each slice of tofu in the sauce and then lay it in the slow cooker insert, being careful not to break it.

3. 3

   Pour the sauce over the top of the tofu.

4. 4

   Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours, or until the tofu is hot all the way through and saturated in sauce.

5. 5

   Just before serving, add the spinach to the slow cooker insert, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes more, or until the spinach is thoroughly wilted.

6. 6

   Carefully remove the spinach and slices of tofu from the slow cooker and place a few slices on each plate.

7. 7

   Garnish with the sesame seeds and sliced green onion and serve hot.

8. 8

   Some delicious, light, aromatic white like a Sauvignon Blanc or a Gewurztraminer would be nice.

9. 9

   Or something with bubbles.

10. 10

    Or the standard beer.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.