white sesame & spinach tofu salad

ingredients:

• 1/2 block of tofu
• 7 ounces spinach
• 1 tablespoon ground sesame
• 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar

step 1:

Wrap the tofu in a paper towel. Put it on a tray. Place a folded kitchen towel under one side of the tray and lean the tray on it. Let sit for about 30 to 60 minutes.

step 2:

Cut off the stems of the spinach and wash. Fill a medium-size pan with water. Bring to a boil and add the spinach.

step 3:

After boiling, drain the spinach, and immediately immerse in cold water to keep the green color.

step 4:

Drain the cold water from the spinach. Squeeze out any excess water with your hands.

step 5:

Cut spinach into 1 in. long pieces. Mix with soy sauce.

step 6:

Grind sesame in an earthenware mortar or food processor. Add sugar and mix.

step 7:

Break up tofu with hands and add. Grind or process until smooth.

step 8:

Add spinach and mix.