FIVE-SPICE TOFU

Ingredients:

• 2 Ckes tofu, firm
• 3 tb Tamari
• 3/4 c Water
• 1/4 ts Five-spice powder
• 2 Whole stars of star anise
• 1 ts Molasses

Preparation:

• Cut each cake of tofu in half horizontally.
• Combine marinade ingredients in a pot wide enough to accept the four tofu pieces in a single layer.
• Bring marinade to a boil &, add tofu. Simmer, uncovered, on very low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat &, marinate for 3 hours, turning 2 or 3 times. Keeps refrigerated &, wrapped for a week.