Baked Oriental Tofu & Sparerib Sauce

1 lb. (500 g) firm tofu, sliced ½” thick
½ to ¾ c. spare rib sauce
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
2 tbsp. sliced green onions

Press tofu: before using firm tofu in a recipe, you must press it. Place sliced tofu between layers of toweling on a plate. Top with another plate. Weigh it down with cans and let drain for 20 minutes.

Cut slices diagonally to make triangles. Marinate tofu in ½ cup sauce for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray an oblong casserole with nonstick spray. Remove tofu from marinade, reserving sauce. Arrange tofu in single layer in casserole. Bake uncovered at 400 F for 12 to 15 minutes. Turn tofu over, baste with reserve sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 10 minutes longer. Top with additional sauce. Garnish with green onions.

6 servings. Do not freeze.

Garlic “Sparerib” Sauce

¼ c. soya sauce
½ c. water
½ c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tbsp. molasses
3 cloves garlic, crushed

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Use for chicken, meatballs, fish, tofu or vegetables.

Gilletz, Norene. MealLeaniYumm!: all that's missing is the fat!. Toronto, Canada: Gourmania, 1998