Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra firm tofu, pressed for at least an hour
  • 12 large white onion, roughly choppped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 limes, juice of
  • 1 lime, zest of
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons allspice
  • 12 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 12 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (or one if you don't want it too spicy)

Method

  • Puree all ingredients for the marinade.
  • Slice the pressed tofu into long triangles like this:.
  • Slice into eigths width-wise.
  • Slice each eigth in half into a long triangle.
  • Marinade tofu in a bowl for an hour covered adjusting slices once.
  • Prepare the skillet with a thin coat of olive oil and turn heat to medium high.
  • When pan is hot, lay tofu in a sigle layer.
  • Cook for 8 minutes on each side.
  • Serve!
  • *To press tofu, wrap in paper towels or a clean dish towel and press under the weight of a heavy object, such as a skillet with a heavy book in it.
  • Turn over after 1/2 hour.
  • This will get the water out and allow the tofu to soak up more of the marinade.