Tofu and Spinach Salad Spicy Miso Dressing

Ingredients

• 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 spinach chiffonade
• 1 package soft tofu (homemade or store bought)
• cut into 1/4- inch slices
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. In a blender cup, add vinegar, soy sauce, miso, sambal oelek, sugar and gari.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Slowly drizzle in both oils.
4. Check for seasoning.
5. Pour dressing into a bowl and fold in scallions.
6. Toss the spinach with the dressing.
7. Plating: Place a ring mold in the center of a plate.
8. Make a napoleon by alternating layers of tofu and spinach.
9. Remove ring and drizzle with more dressing.
10. Garnish with gari and sesame seeds.