Chilled Sesame Squares

Gomadofu, “sesame tofu,” is a popular summertime dish served at temples and restaurants across Japan. Sesame seeds are ground into paste, mixed with arrowroot starch and kombu (kelp) stock, and then cooked until set. Although the dish has the pleasant texture of tofu, tofu is not an ingredient. Gomadofu is served chilled, with a little wasabi on top and a little sauce underneath.

To save time and labor, I use prepared white sesame paste in this dish. Please use