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Creamed miso tofu with melon

This uncanny-sounding combination of flavours is a refreshing and creative take on a standard fruit salad with cream. Silken tofu is an earthier-tasting, dairy-free alternative to regular cream and makes the bright and juicy melon really pop.

Creamed Miso Tofu with Melon
Creamed Miso Tofu with Melon Credit: Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield / Flavours of Fuji

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By Justine Schofield

Source: SBS


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  • serves 2 people
  • preparation 10 minutes
  • cooking 15 minutes
  • difficulty Easy level

Ingredients

  • 1 cup silken tofu
  • 1 tsp white miso paste
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • ¼ tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • ½ cantaloupe or honeydew melon
  • 1 mandarin, for juicing
  • black sesame seeds, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the tofu in some paper towel and leave to drain for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine tofu, miso paste, sugar, honey and ginger. Whisk together until glossy. This can also be done in a food processor.
  3. Peel the melon and cut into rough cubes. Divide the creamed tofu between plates and place the melon cubes on top. Garnish with a squeeze of mandarin juice and some black sesame seeds.

Cook’s Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


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