Tofu turkey
18 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | pounds | Tofu; medium firm |
| ½ | cup | Sesame oil (no substitutes) |
| ¼ | cup | Tamari |
Directions
Mash tofu well. (For optimal results, blend a firm Chinese style tofu with a smaller portion of Japanese style, such as Mori-Nu Firm). Line an 11" colander with a single layer of moistened cheesecloth.
Transfer tofu to colander. Press tofu to flatten, and fold edges of cheesecloth over it. Place a cake tin or other flat object over the surface of the tofu and weigh it down with a heavy object (about 5 lbs) to press the liquid from the tofu.
After the tofu has drained for 1 hour, hollow out to within 1 inch of the colander. Fill the cavity with your favorite stuffing. Pack in stuffing and cover with the remaining tofu. Pat down so surface is flat and firm. Oil a roast or turkey pan, place pan over colander, and flip over so that flat surface of filled tofu faces down. Remove cheesecloth.
Mix sesame oil and soy sauce to use as a basting liquid. Baste tofu with liquid. Bake covered at 400 deg F for 1 hour. Remove cover, baste and return to oven to bake uncoverd until top becomes golden brown, about onehour more. Baste again at least once during remaining cooking time.
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