Directions
- Mash tofu well. Line an medium-sized colander with a single layer of moistened cheesecloth.
- Transfer tofu to colander. Press tofu to flatten, and fold edges of cheesecloth over it.
- Place a cake tin or other flat object over the surface of the tofu and weigh it down with a heavy object (about 5 lbs) to press the liquid from the tofu.
- After the tofu has drained for 1 hour, hollow out to within 1 inch of the colander. Fill the cavity with your favorite stuffing. Pack in stuffing and cover with the remaining tofu. Pat down so surface is flat and firm.
- Oil a roast or turkey pan; place pan over colander and flip over so that flat surface of filled tofu faces down. Remove cheesecloth.
- Mix sesame oil and tamari to use as a basting liquid. Baste tofu with liquid.
- Bake covered at 400F for 1 hour. Remove cover, baste, and return to oven to bake uncovered until top becomes golden brown (about one hour longer). Baste again at least once during remaining cooking time.
- Remove from oven when cooked and remove to a serving platter decorated with orange slices and homemade cranberry sauce.
Source: Melinda Carrington
