Tofu and Spinach with Salad Spicy Miso Dressing

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1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon thin soy sauce

2 tablespoons light miso paste

1 tablespoon sambal oelek

1/2 tablespoon sugar

2 tablespoons chopped gari (pickled ginger) Save 4 pieces for

garnish.

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1/2 cup canola oil

1/2 cup chopped scallion greens

Salt and white pepper to taste

3 cups fresh spinach

1 package soft tofu, cut into 1/4- inchslices

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish

 

In a blender cup, add vinegar, soy sauce, miso, sambal oelek, sugar

and gari. Blend until smooth. Slowly drizzle in both oils. Check for

seasoning. Pour dressing into a bowl and fold in scallions. Toss the

spinach with the dressing.

Plating: Place a ring mold in the center of a plate. Make a napoleon

by alternating layers of tofu and spinach. Remove ring and drizzle

with more dressing. Garnish with gari and sesame seeds.