Thai Tofu

1 lb (500 grams) firm tofu
1 ½ Tbsp (20 ml) limejuice
2 Tbsp (25 ml) peanut butter
2 Tbsp (25 ml) soy sauce
1 ½ Tbsp (20 ml) water
¼ tsp (1 ml) hot pepper sauce

Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C).

With a sharp knife, cut tofu into ¾ in. (2 cm) cubes or slices, about ½ in (1.3 cm) thick. In a small bowl, combine marinade ingredients: lime juice, peanut butter, soy sauce, water and hot pepper sauce. Mix thoroughly. In a glass bowl, combine tofu and marinade. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place tofu pieces on sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp tender. Alternately, sauté tofu slices in a heavy skilled (about 3 minutes).

Reserve marinade for use as sauce as desired. To prepare sauce, pour marinade into a saucepan. Over high heat, stir the lime/peanut mixture until it thickens. Serve hot over tofu slices.

Variation: Omit peanut butter, add 1 tsp (5 ml) grated ginger root and four garlic cloves, minced. Proceed as above.

Durnford, Nancy. Tofu + 5.