Roasted Tofu And Okra With Dipping Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

ROASTED TOFU AND OKRA WITH DIPPING SAUCE

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Main dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----TOFU-----
1 1/2 lb Tofu, extra-firm
1/3 c Blackstrap molasses
1/3 c Mustard, prepared,
-preferably stone ground
1/2 ts Herbal salt
1/2 ts Seasoned pepper
-----OKRA-----
1 1/2 lb Okra, small -- rinsed and
-patted dry
Olive oil spray or olive oil
-for brushing
1 tb Coriander, ground
1 t Cumin, ground
1 t Curry powder
Herbal salt (optional)
-----DIPPING SAUCE-----
3 tb Tahini
1 tb Sugar or molasses
1 tb Lemon grass stalks -- chopped
OR
1 1/2 tb Lemon grass -- dried OR
1/3 ts Lemon or lime zest
1/4 ts Red pepper -- crushed
1 t Curry powder
1 c -- water
1/4 c Tomato sauce
1 tb Sesame seeds -- toasted

Tofu: Cut tofu crosswise into 8 3/4-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



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