Vegetarian Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Soak the bean curd in water for about 1/2 hour until soft.
2. 2
   Mix together the remaining ingredients, and marinate the bean curd in this mixture for about 2 hours.
3. 3
   Select the largest and smoothest sheet and lay it on a flat surface.
4. 4
   Place the remaining sheets on top of it evenly, so that when rolled up it will form a cylinder of regular dimensions.
5. 5
   Roll it up VERY tightly.
6. 6
   Place it on a single piece of cheese-cloth or old sheet and roll it up, with the cloth overlapping both at both ends.
7. 7
   Tie the bundle at both ends like a toy firecracker at the two points where the bean curd ends.
8. 8
   Steam the roll for about 1 hour.
9. 9
   Cool the roll and unwrap it.
10. 10
    Slice the roll into 1/4 inch slices and serve cold.