5-Spice Tofu

Posted for ZWT6 for Asia leg of tour. From Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant. Directions do not include marinating time.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 4 planks

Ingredients

• 2  cakes firm tofu, 14 oz each
• 3  tablespoons tamari soy sauce
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 2  whole stars star anise
• 1  teaspoon molasses

Directions

1. Cut cakes in half horizontally.
2. Combine rest of ingredients in pan large enough to accommodate slices of tofu flat and bring to a boil.
3. Add the tofu carefully and lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.
4. Remove from heat, cover and marinate 3 hours, turning over occasionally.
5. Drain and use or store up to a week, wrapped in plastic.