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Tofu with Jerk-Spiced Barbecue Sauce

 

Recipe By :Robin Robertson

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small yellow onion -- finely chopped

1 hot chile -- seeded and finely minced

2 garlic cloves -- minced

1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger

1 can tomato paste -- (6-ounce)

2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar

3 tablespoons tamari or other soy sauce

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon salt -- plus more to taste

1 cup apple juice

1 pound extra-firm tofu -- cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Freshly ground black pepper

 

Jerk spice seasonings add a tropical nuance to this barbecue sauce. Serve the

sauce-drenched tofu over fragrant basmati rice and accompany with grilled

plantains to continue the island theme. Omit the chile if you prefer less heat.

 

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium-size sauce, pan over medium heat. Add

the onion, cover, and cook, stirring a few times, until softened, about 5

minutes. Stir in the chile, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, brown sugar, tamari,

lemon juice, allspice, oregano, nutmeg, cayenne, and salt, then pour in the

apple juice and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10

minutes to blend the flavors and thicken the sauce slightly.

 

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium

heat. Add the tofu and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides,

about 5 minutes total. Season with salt and pepper.

 

Add the barbecue sauce to the tofu and simmer for 10 minutes before serving.

 

 

Source:

" The Vegetarian Meat & Potatoes Cookbook "

Copyright:

" 2002 Robin Robertson "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 267 Calories; 14g Fat (44.4% calories

from fat); 14g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

809mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 1/2

Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0