Roasted tofu and okra with dipping sauce
4 servings
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1½ | pounds | Tofu, extra-firm |
| ⅓ | cup | Blackstrap molasses |
| ⅓ | cup | Mustard, prepared, |
| 1½ | pounds | Okra, small; rinsed and patted dry |
| \N | \N | Olive oil spray or olive oil for brushing |
| 3 | tablespoons | Tahini |
| 1 | tablespoon | Sugar or molasses |
| 1 | tablespoon | Lemon grass stalks; chopped |
| \N | \N | OR |
| 1½ | tablespoon | Lemon grass; dried OR |
| ⅓ | teaspoon | Lemon or lime zest preferably stone ground |
| ½ | teaspoon | Herbal salt |
| ½ | teaspoon | Seasoned pepper |
| 1 | tablespoon | Coriander, ground |
| 1 | teaspoon | Cumin, ground |
| 1 | teaspoon | Curry powder |
| \N | \N | Herbal salt (optional) |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Red pepper; crushed |
| 1 | teaspoon | Curry powder |
| 1 | cup | ;water |
| ¼ | cup | Tomato sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon | Sesame seeds; toasted |
TOFU
OKRA
DIPPING SAUCE
Tofu: Cut tofu crosswise into 8¾-inch thick slabs, then cut in half lengthwise to yield 16 pieces. Put tofu between two kitchen towels, and place a cutting board on top. Let sit for about 10 minutes, or until excess liquid is absorbed.
Combine molasses and mustard in a baking dish, mix in salt and pepper. Place tofu in marinade and turn to coat on all sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Okra: Cut off and discard okra stems and transfer okra to 2 baking sheets. Spray or brush well with oil, sprinkle with spices and salt if desired. Toss to coat and set aside.
Sauce: Combine ingredients in a small saucepan and mix well.
Cookover very low heat, stirring freuently, for minutes, or until slightly thickened. Set aside.
To Cook: If using charcoal grill, oil grill surface; place tofu and okra over medium-hot coals and grill, covered, for 10 - 20 minutes, turning once. (If using an oven, prheat to 500 degrees; roast oiled cooling okra on a baking sheet, and tofu on an oiled cooling rack resting over a baking sheet for 15 - 25 minutes.) Tofu should be browned and okra should be tender.
Arannge tofu and okra on a platter with dipping sauce.Serves 4.
Per serving with 1 T sauce: 406 cal; 28 g prot; 14 g fat; 37 g carb; 0 chol; 478 mg sod; 5 g fiber; vegan Source: Vegetarian Times, July 93/MM by DEEANNE