Baked Peanut Butter Tofu

Found this online a couple of years ago and it is probably my most made tofu recipe. Easy to prepare and delicious. Once you've made this, you can adjust individual ingredients to your liking. I sometimes add just a little more peanut butter. (Preparation time includes marinading time)

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 750  g extra firm tofu (I have used 500g succesfully)
• 1⁄4 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup boiling water
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vinegar
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  teaspoon  of grated fresh ginger or 1⁄2 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 2  teaspoons maple syrup
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Directions

1. Press as much moisture out of the block of tofu as you can.
2. Mix all other ingredients in a shallow baking dish.
3. If your marinade ingredients are not blending well together, try warming them just a little in the microwave. This will soften the peanut butter a bit and they should all blend well together.
4. Cut tofu into approx 1/4 inch (1 cm) slices.
5. Lay the tofu slices into the marinade and carefully turn to coat all pieces evenly.
6. Place into fridge to marinade for at least 1 hour.
7. bake at 180C (350F) for 25-30 minutes.