Five-Spice Tofu

Ingredients

• 2 cakes firm tofu
• 3 tablespoons tamari
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 2 whole stars of star anise
• 1 teaspoon molasses
  

Instructions

1. Cut each cake of tofu in half horizontally.
2. Combine marinade ingredients in a pot wide enough to accept the four tofu pieces in a single layer. Bring marinade to a boil and add tofu. Simmer, uncovered, on very low heat for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and marinate for 3 hours, turning 2 or 3 times.
4. Keep refrigerated and wrapped for up to a week.

Source: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant Cookbook