Description
Black sesame tofu made from sesame seeds, starch and dashi is a umami-rich alternative to tofu with a delicate, custard-pudding like texture. Learn how to make this delicate soy-free tofu easily at home!
Ingredients
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Black Sesame Tofu
- 200 ml water
- 1/2 tsp kombu dashi (3g)
- 2 tbsp black sesame paste (30g)
- 2 tbsp potato starch (25g)
Sweet Miso Sauce
- 2 tbsp raw cane sugar (26g)
- 2 tbsp miso paste (34g)
- 1 tbsp mirin (15g)
- 1 tbsp sake (14g)
Instructions
Goma Tofu
- Dampen a small dish or small container with some water and set aside.
- Add all the ingredients to a small pot or saucepan and whisk until mixed together. Place over medium heat and continue to whisk.
- Once it begins to thicken, bring the temperature down to low. Switch to a wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula and continue to stir, smushing down any lumps. As it heats up, continue to stir for about 5 minutes or until it looks blobby, glossy and thick (kinda like gooey pudding).
- Pour the mixture into prepared moulds and tap it carefully on your kitchen counter to even out the sides and remove any air bubbles. Cover with a damp cloth or wrap and let it come to room temperature. Then transfer to the fridge to set and chill (about 3 hours).
Miso Sauce
- Add all the ingredients to a sauce pan and stir over medium heat. Let it come to a light boil and whisk vigorously until it begins to thicken. Turn off the heat and continue to whisk until caramel-like consistency. Transfer to a jar or container and allow it to cool.
Serve
- If using a larger mold, cut into desired serving sizes. If using individual molds, you can eat it straight out of the mold or flip it onto a plate. Top with miso sauce or wasabi and soy sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Helpful Equipment: sauce pan, whisk, spatula, wooden spoon
- Nutritional Information Disclaimer: Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated on an online tool (Cronometer) without miso sauce.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: vegan, gluten free, japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 0.25g
- Sodium: 78mg
- Fat: 8.3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13.4g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 0