5-Spice Tofu

6 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cakes firm tofu, 14 oz each
  • 3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 2 whole stars star anise
  • 1 teaspoon molasses

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut cakes in half horizontally.
  2. 2
    Combine rest of ingredients in pan large enough to accommodate slices of tofu flat and bring to a boil.
  3. 3
    Add the tofu carefully and lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat, cover and marinate 3 hours, turning over occasionally.
  5. 5
    Drain and use or store up to a week, wrapped in plastic.

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