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Ingredients
- INGREDIENTS
- 1 pkg extra firm tofu (pressed, if you want)
- 3 tbsp margarine
- Brine
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked or seasoned salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- few dashes liquid smoke
Preparation
Step 1
I only make one claim about my food: it's vegan.
1. Mix together brine ingredients. Submerge the whole block of tofu in the brine and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
2. Line an 8x8 baking dish with aluminum foil. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Heat the margarine in a frying pan over medium high heat. Brown each side of the tofu then place in the prepared baking dish. Pour whatever liquid is left in the pan over the tofu.
The next day I used the same marinade and tried another version, except that this time I pre-boiled (for five minutes - and then pressed/drained) the tofu, prior to marinating it, so that it would be even more firm, and was not disappointed. It seemed to absorb even more of the flavor, which was ideal. I believe that I'll be experimenting with this recipe all summer! - Jon
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