Shira Ae (Tofu Sauce)

• 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp. miso
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• ½ block tofu
• ½ tsp. monosodium glutamate
• 2 konyaku
• 1 large carrot

Place tofu in a cloth or clean dish towel and squeeze out excess water. Set aside.

Crush sesame seeds in suribachi. Add miso, sugar, tofu and monosodium glutamate one at a time, blending thoroughly before adding the next ingredient. Cut the konyaku and carrots into fine pieces and boil until tender. Drain. Cool. Then add the above mixture.