41min 4 ppl
Shiraae
21 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps
21 min · 6 steps
Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps
110 kcalper person
Protein 6g
Carbs 9g
Fats 6g
About this dish
Blanched carrot and green beans dressed in a mashed tofu and ground sesame paste, lightly sweetened with sugar and soy. A cool, creamy side dish that carries almost no visible resemblance to its plain ingredients.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya, Sesame
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Carrotjulienned1
- Green beanstrimmed150 g
Plant Proteins
- Firm tofu200 g
Dried Goods
- Caster sugar10 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Toasted sesame seeds20 g
- Flaky sea salt3 g
Oils & Condiments
- Soy sauce15 ml
Utensils
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Saucepan
- Mortar and pestle
Method
1
Wrap the firm tofu in a clean tea towel and press under a weight for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
Approx. 4 minutes
2
Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and blanch the carrot for 2 minutes, then the green beans for 2 minutes, until both are just tender.
Approx. 4 minutes
3
Drain the vegetables and plunge into cold water, then drain again and pat dry.
Approx. 3 minutes
4
Grind the toasted sesame seeds to a coarse paste using a mortar and pestle.
Approx. 4 minutes
5
Crumble the pressed tofu into the mortar and mash it together with the ground sesame, soy sauce, caster sugar and salt until smooth.
Approx. 4 minutes
6
Toss the carrot and green beans through the tofu dressing and serve at room temperature.
Approx. 2 minutes
