Braised Five-Spice Tofu

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 cup tomato juice

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon grated orange rind

1 tablespoon grated peeled gingerroot

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons molasses

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 teaspoons chinese five-spice powder

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

3 garlic cloves, minced

3 star anise

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

1 pound firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes

2 cups (1-inch) sliced green onions

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup diagonally sliced carrot

1 cup diced green bell pepper

1 cup chopped tomato

Directions:

1. Combine first 12 ingredients in a bowl; stir well, and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu, and cook 6 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally. Add tomato juice mixture, green onions, and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Discard star anise. Serve over rice.

By RecipeOfHealth.com