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Jerk Tofu
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 16 Minutes
Ready In: 31 Minutes
Servings: 6
This got amazing reviews over there from a bunch of members, so I'm hoping to try it at some point. Lemme know if you try it and like it.
Ingredients:
1 lb extra firm tofu, pressed for at least an hour
1/2 large white onion, roughly choppped
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
2 limes, juice of
1 lime, zest of
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (or one if you don't want it too spicy)
Directions:
1. Puree all ingredients for the marinade.
2. Slice the pressed tofu into long triangles like this:.
3. Slice into eigths width-wise.
4. Slice each eigth in half into a long triangle.
5. Marinade tofu in a bowl for an hour covered adjusting slices once.
6. Prepare the skillet with a thin coat of olive oil and turn heat to medium high. When pan is hot, lay tofu in a sigle layer. Cook for 8 minutes on each side.
7. Serve!
8. *To press tofu, wrap in paper towels or a clean dish towel and press under the weight of a heavy object, such as a skillet with a heavy book in it. Turn over after 1/2 hour. This will get the water out and allow the tofu to soak up more of the marinade.
By RecipeOfHealth.com