Tofu Turkey with Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
5 lbs firm tofu |
1 lb tofu (for the drumsticks ) (optional) |
2 tablespoons sesame oil, toasted |
1 large onion, chopped fine |
1 1/3 cups celery, diced (about 4 stalks) |
1 cup mushroom, finely chopped |
3 -4 cloves garlic, minced |
1/4 cup sage (may use 1/8) |
2 teaspoons marjoram |
2 teaspoons thyme |
1 teaspoon winter savory or 1 teaspoon summer savory |
to taste salt and pepper |
1 teaspoon rosemary |
2 teaspoons celery seeds |
1/4 cup soy sauce or 1/4 cup tamari |
3 cups pepperidge farm herb stuffing |
1/2 cup sesame oil, toasted |
1/4-1/3 cup soy sauce or 1/4-1/3 cup tamari |
2 tablespoons miso |
2 tablespoons orange juice |
1 teaspoon mustard (of choice) |
Directions:
1. Mash tofu or mix well with hands. Be sure that all of the lumps are out.
2. Line a 12 colander with wet cheesecloth over lapping the sides. Add the mashed tofu to the cloth covered colander, press down and cover with the overlapping sides. Place the whole thing in a large bowl. Cover the cheesecloth with a plate that fits inside the colander and place a 5 pound weight on the plate. Refrigerate and let sit for 2 to 3 hours. When time is up, start the stuffing.
3. Saute' the onions, celery and mushrooms in the 2 tablespoons sesame oil.
4. When soft, add the garlic and all the rest of the stuffing ingredients, except stuffing, mixing well. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add herb stuffing and mix well.
6. Remove tofu from refrigerator and take off weight, plate and top of cheesecloth. Hollow out tofu to within 1 inch of the sides and bottom, placing the tofu in a bowl. Place the stuffing inside the shell and pack in firmly. Cover with the remaining tofu and pat down firmly. Turn stuffed tofu onto a greased baking sheet, flat side down.
7. Gently press on sides of turkey to achieve a more oval shape. If desired at this point, you may mold drumsticks out of one pound of tofu, and place on each side of the turkey .
8. Mix up the basting mixture and baste tofu turkey with half of it. Cover the turkey with foil, and bake at 400 degrees for about 1 hour.
9. Remove foil, baste with all the remaining mixture except a few tablespoons and return to oven for 1 hour more, or until the turkey is golden.
10. Remove from oven and use rest of basting mix.
11. Using at least 2 large spatulas, move to a large plate. Serve with the gravy of your choice, if you wish, and cranberry sauce.
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