Baked Tofu Szechuan Style

Ingredients

The Marinade

• 2 tablespoons Abundant Earth Organic Tamari Sauce
• 1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 450g extra firm tofu, cut into 2cm cubes and patted very dry

The Sauce

• 1⁄2 teaspoon chilli paste with garlic
• 1 tablespoon natural style peanut butter or tahini
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry, rice wine or vermouth

Instructions

In a medium size bowl combine the marinade ingredients. Gently stir in the tofu and coat well. Let marinate for 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours. Cover and chill if longer than 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Pour the tofu and its marinade into a shallow baking dish in one layer. Bake for 15 minutes, tossing once with a spatula.

Combine the sauce ingredients and pour over the tofu. Toss to coat evenly. Return to the oven and bake 10 more minutes, or until golden brown.

Let sit 10 minutes before serving; it should be served warm, not piping hot. Serves 3.