Tantalizing Tofu: Jerk Tofu

by Ellen Slattery, Posted Feb 2nd 2008 @ 1:30PM

Serve this satisfying specialty straight out of Veganomicon with garlicky collared greens and a hearty starch like sweet potato fries.

Jerk Tofu
You will need:

1 lb. of extra firm tofu (press between two heavy plates for an hour)

Marinade: (blend all of the following together)

1/2 large chopped white onion
4 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
juice of 2 limes and lime zest
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. dried thyme
2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (or one if you don't want it too spicy).

Slice the tofu into thin triangle shapes, and marinate for one hour.

Then, heat olive oil in a skillet and fry for 8 minutes on each side.

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Tags: jamaican, jerk, marinade, tofu, vegan, vegetarian