Five-spice Tofu

Ingredients

 * 2 cakes firm tofu
 * 3 tablespoons tamari
 * ¾ cup water
 * ¼ teaspoon five-spice powder
 * 2 whole stars of star anise
 * 1 teaspoon molasses

Directions

 * 1) Cut each cake of tofu in half horizontally.
 * 2) Combine marinade ingredients in a pot wide enough to accept the four tofu pieces in a single layer.
 * 3) Bring marinade to a boil and add tofu.
 * 4) Simmer, uncovered, on very low heat for 10 minutes.
 * 5) Remove from heat and marinate for 3 hours, turning 2 or 3 times.
 * 6) Keep refrigerated and wrapped for a week.