Breaded Oven-baked Tofu with Portobello Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients

 * 2 x 16 oz pkgs. Chinese-style tofu, drained and cubed

Cabernet marinade

 * 1⅓ cups hot vegetable stock
 * ¼ cup tamari soy sauce
 * 2 scallions, thinly sliced, tops and 2 inches of green
 * 2 tsp granulated garlic
 * 2 tsp dried oregano
 * ¼ cup tomato paste
 * ¾ cup Cabernet

Cornmeal breading

 * ⅓ cup yellow cornmeal
 * 3 tbsp whole wheat flour
 * 3 tbsp breadcrumbs, non-hydrogenated
 * 1 tbsp granulated garlic
 * 2 tsp dried oregano
 * 3 dashes cayenne pepper

Portobello mushroom gravy

 * 1.5 oz pkg. dried portobello mushrooms
 * 2 cups boiling water
 * 3 tbsp olive oil
 * 3 tbsp whole wheat flour
 * 1½ cups boiling vegetable stock
 * ⅔ cup nutritional yeast
 * ½ tsp freeze-dried chives
 * 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce

Cabernet marinade

 * 1) Combine vegetable stock, tamari soy sauce, scallions, garlic, oregano, tomato paste and Cabernet, and pour into large baking dish.
 * 2) Place tofu into baking dish, and marinate several hours or overnight.
 * 3) Remove tofu from marinade, and place in microwave-safe colander suspended over bowl.
 * 4) Cover loosely with wax paper, and microwave on high 5 minutes.
 * 5) Set aside.
 * 6) Preheat oven to 400°F.
 * 7) Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Cornmeal breading

 * 1) Combine all ingredients in small bowl, and thoroughly coat tofu pieces.

Assembly

 * 1) Place breaded tofu on prepared pan in single layer.
 * 2) Bake on middle rack 1 hour, turning over after 30 minutes.
 * 3) Cook until golden brown, remove from oven and serve.

Portobello mushroom gravy

 * 1) Combine dried mushrooms and boiling water in small saucepan.
 * 2) Cook mushrooms over low heat 15 minutes.
 * 3) Remove from heat, and set aside.
 * 4) Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat 2 minutes.
 * 5) Add flour, stirring to form roux.
 * 6) Remove mushrooms from soaking liquid, chop coarsely and add to roux.
 * 7) Cook mixture 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
 * 8) Add hot stock, and, stirring frequently, cook 3 minutes.
 * 9) Reduce heat to low, add yeast and stir or whisk until blended.
 * 10) Add chives and tamari, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.