Shira ae Mashed Tofu Salad

Step 1

Put paper towel around the tofu and put a weight (like a plate or bowl) on top of the tofu for 15 minutes to take out the excess water.

Step 2

In a mortar and pestle, grind the sesame seeds.

Step 3

Break the tofu into the mortar and add sugar and salt and mix/grind well.

Step 4

Cut the konnyaku, carrot, into bite size pieces and cook them in boiling water for a few minutes.

Step 5

Drain them and put aside.

Step 6

reconstitute hijiki by leaving them in a bowl of water for about 20 minutes.

Step 7

drain the water and squeeze out any excess water. Set it aside.

Step 8

When everything is prepared to combine, place them all together in a large mixing bowl and combine them all together, just before serving.