There are several Japanese recipes that I take so much for granted that I’m sure I’ve uploaded to this site already…but I haven’t. Shira-ae or shiraae, a classic tofu paste that was born from the Zen Buddhist vegetarian cuisine called shojin ryouri, is one such recipe.
It’s often described as a ‘dressing’, but that doesn’t adequately describe its thick, rich texture. It’s usually mixed with various shredded vegetables, but there’s nothing stopping you from mixing it with poached and shredded chicken, or ham, or toasted pine nuts, or anything you like. The rich taste comes from ground sesame seeds and a touch of miso. The key to the texture is to drain the tofu very well.
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