Marinated Baked Tofu with Sesame Seeds

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1 lb. firm tofu

1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice

2 tablespoon tamari

1 medium-sized garlic clove, minced or pressed

1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

approximately 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Directions:

First, press the tofu for 30 minutes. (If you are in a hurry, you

can skip this step. I've successfully made this recipe using both

pressed and unpressed tofu.) Drain. Carefully slice the tofu thinly

(about 1/4 inch thick), and cut slices into approximately 2 "

squares. Set aside while you prepare the marinade.

 

Into a sandwich-size ziplock plastic bag, combine the apple juice,

tamari, garlic and ginger. Stir to mix the ingredients. Carefully

arrange the tofu squares in the marinade bag, and zip the bag

closed. Leave in refrigerator for anywhere from 2 hours to

overnight. Turn the bag over at least once during the marinading

process.

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Carefully transfer tofu squares from

the bag to a glass baking dish. If you wish, you may pour any

unabsorbed marinade over the tofu. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of

the tofu, and bake uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until the tofu

is the consistency you like. I usually take it out of the oven when

the tofu begins to turn a deep golden color.

 

Let cool for a few minutes, and enjoy the tofu squares cold or at

room temperature. You may wish to make up 2 batches at a time, as

this disappears quickly--at least in our house!