Shira-ae: Dressed in White

04Oct08

It’s interesting to travel the world by way of dinner. Last evening included an array of dishes from eastern Europe, Greece, and Japan. And like any trip where you plan too many activities in a very short time, the experience was perhaps odd. We ate a Japanese salad with a creamy sesame-tofu dressing. I really liked the cheerful freshness of the fruit, though it’s hidden under the dressing in the pictures.

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Japanese Black Sesame Dressing

23Aug08

This Japanese black sesame dressing is very dramatic! The flavor is distinctive and rich. Think about how few black foods we Westerners eat. Licorice. Raisins. Coffee. Burnt toast. This dressing could become a regular part of many menus.

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Japanese Eggplant and Tomato Salad

12Aug08

This salad celebrates summer! With home-grown tomatoes and small eggplants it is the essence of the season. Grilling or steaming the eggplant makes it sweet and creamy. The light dressing is flavored with ginger and sesame and is perfect to bring out the sweetness of the vegetables.

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Tags: Aemono, Japanese Cooking, sesame dressing, Sonomono