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.