Dips and Dressings from Tofu

Tofu makes for a great vehicle for toppings (see prior post). It is also a breeze to make dips and dressings based on creamy tofu.


Use the tofu to make a shira-ae dressing
tofu, nerigoma (roasted sesame paste), mirin, and salt

Shira-ae can be used to dress the following:
shungiku (chrysanthemum leaves)
carrots, shiitake mushrooms (that has been marinated in a savory soy broth)

Tuna Mayo
1/2 tofu, 1 can tuna, 2 T. minced onions, 2 T. chopped parsley, 3 T. mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper

Avocado Onion
1/2 tofu, 1 avocado, 1 large juiced lemon, 3 T. minced onions, tobasco, salt, extra virgin olive oil

Maple Peanuts
tofu, chunky peanut butter, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt