Tofu With Sweet Ginger Marinade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu
1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup dry white wine (or mirin)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
1/2 ounce dried shitake mushroom (optional)
1 1/2 tsp.dry mustard
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, crushed with the side of a knife

Preparation

Slice the tofu block in half horizontally or cut into slabs 1\" thick. Place in a colander and drain for 10-15 minutes.
While the tofu is draining, prepare the marinade. Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Place the tofu in a square or rectangular nonreactive pan. If the tofu is sliced, arrange the slices close together in the bottom of the pan or on top of one another in a double layer. Pour the hot marinade over the tofu, being sure to cover it with the marinade. Cool, then cover with a lid or seal tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
The tofu will hold for a week or two in the refrigerator, as long as it's sitting in the marinde in a well sealed container. Enjoy!