Ingredients for 5 Spice Tofu
- 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained
- 1/4 cup Tamari Soy Sauce
- Water (if needed)
- 1 teaspoon Five Spice Powder
- 1 Star Anise (optional)
- Molasses (not found in recipe, brown sugar is used as sweetener)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
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How to Make 5 Spice Tofu
- Cut the block of tofu horizontally into two equal cakes, then cut each cake in half horizontally again, creating four thinner cakes.
- In a large skillet or pan, combine 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Carefully add the tofu cakes to the simmering sauce, ensuring they are arranged in a single layer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Leave the tofu in the sauce, cover, and let it marinate for at least 3 hours (or up to overnight) in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
- Before serving, drain any excess sauce from the tofu. The tofu can be stored, wrapped in plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
0g
Carbs
0g
