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Baked Tofu
 
1 lb firm tofu
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce 
1 tablespoon sherry or rice wine
1 tablespoon cider or rice vinegar
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
2 tablespoons onion, finely minced
1 tsp grated ginger
3 tablespoons water
1/4 - 1/2 tsp chili paste
 
Press the tofu: Put between two plates and add a weight to the top
(about 4 lbs). (The sides of the tofu should bulge but not split).
Let sit for about 30 minutes and pour off the water. (This firms
it up and lets it absorb flavors better.)

Combine the remaining ingredients. (You can also put those ingredients
in the food processor rather than grating/mincing/etc.) Cut the
tofu into appropriate shapes--I usually cut a cake in three
horizontally, then in half, and those halves into triangles. Put
the tofu in a single layer in a baking dish and pour the marinade
over. Bake at 375F about 45 minutes, turning occasionally, until
browned and the marinade is mostly evaporated.

Printable version: baked-tofu03.txt.