Jerk Tofu

recipe from eat me, delicious

Makes 2-3 servings (with rice)

1lb extra firm tofu, pressed for at least an hour (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)

1/2 large white onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
juice of 2 limes
zest of 1 lime
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (or one if you don't want it too spicy)



Puree all ingredients for the marinade.

Slice the pressed tofu into long triangles: Slice into eighth width-wise then slice each eighth 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 single layer.

Cook for 8 minutes on each side.