Into Simplicity
>> Saturday, December 30, 2006
I normally crave for simple and healthy food after too much festive food. At the moment, I just want steamed green veggies, a bit of rice and some clear soup to get by. No greasy food, no bake, no cake or tart, I can snack on raw nuts and fresh fruits. Wonder if everyone is the same like me?
It also seems that the holiday mood have also got into my kitchen. I haven’t been too much active there since I spent hours in shopping centers over the last few days. Then, even when I was at home, I was occupied with a few good novels. I guess that is what we call Holidays!
Nevertheless, I did cook something simple to satisfy my craving. I opted for vegetarian dishes – simple, clean and meatless. For me, it normally means more tofu in my diet. I love tofu, but sometimes run out ideas on how to make it interesting. One of my little new discoveries is this Japanese dish – Grilled Tofu with Miso and Spinach. Not sure about the authenticity but it does taste good. Not to mention it is very healthy, too – no deep-fried – and it helps us to eat more soy products, which I think is good.
Source: Australian Women Weekly
Ingredients
600g firm tofu
½ cup (150g) shiro miso (white miso)
2 tsp sugar
2 tablespoons mirin
80ml dashi (Japanese fish broth – I used the instant one. Can substitute with veggie stock for a complete vegetarian option)
2 tablespoons tahini
8 spinach leaves
1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon rinds
What to do
- Press tofu with a weight on top – Make sure all the water is drained out
- Combine miso, sugar, mirin and dashi in small saucepan. Cook, stiring unti sugar is dissolved. Stir in tahini
- Microwave spinach till wilted. Squeeze out excess liquid. Blend or process with half of the miso mixture.
- Cut tofu into 2 cm slices, pat dry with absorbent paper. Place on an oiled oven tray, cook under hot grill for about 3 mins or until browned lightly. Spread spinach miso onto half of the tofu piece and the other half with the plain miso mixture. Cook under hot grill for about 2 mins or until browned lightly, Sprinkle with rinds before serving.
Note:
- Miso can vary in taste so adjust your sugar accordingly.
- Tahini is the sesame paste, which can be found in the health food section of supermarket
5 comments:
Anh, me too, I'm eating very "lean" after the holiday... basically survive by hot apple cider and bags of chips (oops, did I say lean, hehee)
Now, this recipe is really marvelous! And the way you dress-up the dish is gorgeous! I'm sure going to try it. Glad I met your lovely blog, and look forward to many more beautiful posts/recipes!
Anh,
I feel healthy and lean just by looking at your gorgeous tofu, and soup too :p. A lovely meal.
Gattina, I broke my "lean diet" today with some lamb pizza already! ;) I am also very happy to know you and your beautiful blog! Hope to see more in the coming year! :D
Angie, thank you. The dishes indeed made me feel very healthy! :)
wow, those petite lil' tofu pockets looked so darn good !! what a delightful idea for my upcoming afternoon party treats. I had some egg tofu rounds w/seafood y'day, but nothing top urs. thx for sharing :)
Anh, i will just call u Anh ok...
First, wish you a Happy New Year!
Second, your tofu looks simply awesome....I am getting hungry again just by looking it though I have just taken my lunch.
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