Spicy Tofu Steaks

[Guest guest]

Spicy Tofu Steaks

 

1 8 ounce can tomato paste

1/4 cup tomato

juice

1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. black pepper

1 tbsp.

honey

1/4 cup tamari

2 tbsps. finely chopped jalapeno peppers

1 pound

extra firm tofu

1 tbsp. safflower oil

1 tbsp. arrowroot

1/2 cup

water

1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (with green tops)

 

Combine

tomato paste and tomato juice in a medium bowl. Add cayenne pepper, sea salt,

black pepper, honey, tamari, and jalapeno peppers, and mix well. Slice tofu into

cutlets, about 1/4 " thick, and layer in glass casserole, lightly coated with

safflower oil. Pour half of marinade over tofu slices, making sure all cutlets

are coated, and let marinate overnight in refrigerator.

To cook cutlets:

lightly cover with foil and bake at 375C until warmed through and sauce is

bubbly (about 10 minutes). While cutlets are cooking, pour remaining marinade

into small saucepan. Dissolve arrowroot into water, stir into marinade, and cook

over low heat until thickened. To serve, place cutlets on large platter and

drizzle with hot marinade. Garnish with scallions. This tangy tofu dish is ideal

to prepare a head of time. Marinate overnight, then just heat and serve with a

side of lightly steamed greens for a fast, healthy meal.

Serves 4.

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

What is arrowroot and is it something you can purchase at any grocery store?

 

Kate

[Guest guest]

Hi!

Arrowroot is a starch that comes from the arrowroot plant. It is used as a

thickener, I think kind of like cornstarch. I can find it in CT at the local

grocery store in the Organic and natural foods section, but out here I can

actually get it cheaper at my local Whole Foods.

 

HTH,

:-) Maria

 

 

 

 

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Katie May <stubblejumperscafe

 

Friday, November 14, 2008 11:11:33 AM

Re: Spicy Tofu Steaks

 

 

What is arrowroot and is it something you can purchase at any grocery store?

 

Kate