Simple Tofu Turkey Recipe

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Easy " Vegetarian Turkeyless "

 

Prep Time: 30 Minutes - Cost: $$

Servings: 8-12 - Difficulty Level: 3

 

Ingredients

 

5 pounds medium-firm tofu

1/2 cup Sesame oil

1/4 cup Tamari (or soy sauce)

 

Directions: Line a medium-sized colander with a single layer of

moistened cheesecloth.

 

1. Transfer tofu to colander. Press tofu and so it flattens up

against the cheesecloth inside shaping it to the colander. The tofu

becomes a 1-2 inches thick up against the colander, fold edges of

cheesecloth over it. You may have remaining tofu (save).

 

2. Press bowl that fits inside the colander to push up against the

tofu. Press down with heavy weight.

 

3. After the tofu has drained for 30 minutes, fill the empty cavity

with your favorite stuffing. Gently pack in stuffing loosely (you want

air-flow) and cover with any remaining tofu. Pat down so surface is flat.

 

4. Oil a roast or turkey pan; place pan over colander and flip over

so that flat surface of filled tofu faces down. Remove cheesecloth.

 

5. Mix sesame oil and tamari to use as a basting liquid. Baste tofu

with liquid.

 

6. Bake covered at 400F for 1 hour. Remove cover, baste, and return

to oven to bake uncovered until top becomes golden brown (about one

hour longer). Baste again at least once or twice during remaining

cooking time.

 

7. Remove from oven when cooked and remove to a serving platter

decorated with orange slices and homemade cranberry sauce.