Sake appetizer recipes

Japanese|Spring|Vegetables

Spinach with Peanut Tofu Dressing (Shiraae)

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Mar.2026

Horaisen Tokubetsu Junmaishu

Ingredients

Spinach 120g
Carrot 10g ... Cut into thin strips
Fried tofu (aburaage) 1/2 sheet ... Remove excess oil and cut into thin strips

<Mixed Seasoning>

Silken tofu 100g ... Drain well and strain smooth
Peanut butter 1-1/2 tbsp
Sugar 1-1/2 tsp
Prepared mustard 1 tsp
Salt A pinch

<Seasonings>

Dashi stock 100ml
Light soy sauce A pinch
sugar A pinch
sake A pinch

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, lightly simmer the carrot and fried tofu with the <seasonings>, then let cool.
  2. Boil the spinach until bright green, squeeze out excess water, and cut into 3cm lengths.
  3. Prepare the dressing. Mix the tofu through salt thoroughly until smooth.
  4. Squeeze excess liquid from the carrot and fried tofu, then combine with the spinach and dress with 3). Serve on a plate.