Orange Teriyaki Tofu

(Marinating from 1 hour to 24 and accounts for the prep time.) This was my tasty intro to tofu ("a good, low-fat, meatless source of protein") from Marion Kane's TORONTO STAR food columns and her BEST OF FOOD COOKBOOK. Ms. KANE credits CHEF ETA BRAND with this amazing creation. Thank you both!

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb firm tofu (not extra-firm)
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce or 1⁄4 cup tamari soy sauce
• 3  tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3  tablespoons maple syrup
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 2  teaspoons  finely grated  orange rind
• 1  teaspoon  finely chopped  fresh gingerroot
• 2  cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
•  chopped fresh coriander or  parsley

Directions

1. Cut tofu into bite-sized squares.
2. Place in shallow baking dish or casserole.
3. In small bowl, combine soy, vinegar, maple syrup, orange juice, orange rind, ginger, garlic and mustard.
4. Pour over tofu.
5. Marinate at least 1 hour OR up to 24.
6. Pour marinade into measuring cup.
7. Return 1/2 cup (125 mL) to tofu in baking dish and discard the rest.
8. Bake in a preheated 375*F (190C) oven about 1 hour, gently stirring and basting every 20 minutes.
9. Serve garnished with coriander OR parsley.
10. Makes 4 servings.