At its most basic, shiraae is made with sesame seeds, soy sauce, and tofu. This forms a rich and creamy base that is nutty, savory, and serves as the base flavor for the vegetables you have in season. ✅ Learn how to cook Seasonal Japanese food, one recipe and video at a time. Subscribe for new videos posted each Wednesday! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJjwap6krlJj3iQAIEHbcAQ?sub_confirmation=1There are many variations and things you can add to your shiraae base, but two of the more common call for dashi stock and miso paste. As far as the ingredients, I prefer a combo of spinach, shirataki noodles and carrots or green beans like in this recipe! I used to prefer shiraae cold, but after being impatient and not allowing the vegetables to cool, eating it slightly warm grew on me. Perhaps, you'll like it that way also!Japanese tofu cookbook and recipes☝ https://www.tofuryouri.com
