Broiled Tofu

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 to 25 minutes  

 1 container pressed firm tofu

 1/3 cup white/mellow miso

3 tbsp rice vinegar

 3 tbsp sugar

 2 tbsp soy milk

 1 tsp ginger, minced

 1 tsp granulated garlic

3 tbsp water

 2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp oil (olive or sesame)

sesame seeds (optional)

-Pre-heat oven to broil or highest setting. Cover a cookie sheet with tin foil.

-Combine all ingredients except tofu and oil using blender or mixer. Slowly add oil and mix until smooth and creamy.

-Pour mixture into wide bowl or pan. Cut tofu into 1/2 inch thick pieces and dip into mixture of miso until coated with a thin layer, reserving some of the mixture.

-Gently lay tofu pieces on covered cookie sheet. Broil 8-10 minutes until golden brown and slightly crisp.

-Remove from oven. Turn the pieces over and "baste" another layer of miso mixture over the pieces with a spoon.

-Broil 8-10 more minutes until browned and crisp. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired and devour!!