Five-Spice Tofu

by Kathleen Morrison

Prep time: 0:05 Overall time: 2:00

Servings:

INGREDIENTS

2 cakes firm tofu
3 tbsp. tamari
3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp. five-spice powder
2 whole stars of star anise
1 tsp. molasses

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut each cake of tofu in half horizontally. Combine marinade ingredients in a pot wide enough to accept the four tofu pieces in a single layer. Bring marinade to a boil and add tofu. Simmer, uncovered, on very low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and marinate for 3 hours, turning 2 or 3 times. When wrapped, keeps refrigerated for a week.

CHEF COMMENTS

Source: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant.

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