5-Spice Tofu - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cakes firm tofu, 14 oz each
3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 whole stars star anise
1 teaspoon molasses

Preparation

Cut cakes in half horizontally.
Combine rest of ingredients in pan large enough to accommodate slices of tofu flat and bring to a boil.
Add the tofu carefully and lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.
Remove from heat, cover and marinate 3 hours, turning over occasionally.
Drain and use or store up to a week, wrapped in plastic.