Ingredients

  • 2 large celery roots (celeriac), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (3 lb.)
  • 2 Tbs. soy margarine
  • 1/4 cup plain rice milk or soymilk
  • 1 16-oz. pkg. firm or extra-firm tofu, drained
  • 1 Tbs. white miso paste
  • 1/2 tsp. agave nectar
  • 1/4 tsp. cracked or ground black pepper

Method

  • To make Celery Root Puree: Cover celery root chunks with water in large saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, or until very tender.
  • Drain, and transfer to food processor.
  • Add margarine and rice milk; puree until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • To make Tofu Dengaku: Place tofu on plate lined with 3 layers of paper towels.
  • Top with 3 more paper towels and second plate, and weigh down with 3 or 4 canned goods to press out excess liquid.
  • Let stand 7 minutes.
  • Change paper towels, and let stand 8 minutes more to drain.
  • Cut tofu block in half crosswise to make 2 large slabs.
  • Halve each slab diagonally to make 4 triangles.
  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • Line baking sheet with foil (shiny side up), and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place tofu on prepared baking sheet.
  • Broil 5 to 7 minutes, or until tofu begins to brown.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together miso, agave, pepper, and 1 tsp.
  • warm water in small bowl.
  • Spread on tofu, and broil 3 minutes more, or until glaze is dark and bubbly.
  • Serve with Celery Root Puree.