tofu turkey ii

ingredients

• servings: 4
• 1 pound firm tofu
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried savory
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy margarine
• 1 slice bread, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon sage
• 2 tablespoons water
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon barbeque sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon orange jam
• 1 teaspoon orange juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

recipe

preparation time: 15 mins cook time: 50 mins ready time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• drain and rinse tofu; in a food processor or blender, process tofu until smooth. stir in salt, marjoram, savory and pepper. line a sieve with 2 sheets of paper towel and place over an empty bowl. place tofu in lined sieve and press against sides to form a deep well in the middle. place 2 more sheets of paper towel over tofu and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat combine stuffing mix, 2/3 cup water and margarine. bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes and fluff with a fork. to the stuffing add bread cubes, sage and 2 tablespoons water.
• after tofu has chilled for 2 hours, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). with 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil, grease a baking sheet.
• remove the top layer of paper towels from the tofu. if necessary, again press tofu against the sides of the sieve to form a well. spoon the stuffing mixture into the well and smooth the surface with a spoon. invert the tofu mold prepared baking sheet. remove the remaining paper towel layer and shape the tofu with your hands if it has cracked or lost its shape.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• meanwhile, prepare the glaze by combining barbecue sauce, mustard, orange jam, orange juice, sesame seeds and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. after tofu has baked for 30 minutes, brush or spoon the glaze over it. return to the oven and bake for 20 minutes more.
• broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tofu is browned and crispy.