Baked soft tofu

The humble steamed tofu dish which I posted in 2008 has since undergone a facelift over the years. These days its more fuss free too than watching a steamer over the stove - just load up the ingredients on a tray, push into an oven and walk away till the bell dings.

Baked soft tofu

1 block soft tofu

A handful of minced pork or chicken

Few stalks spring onions - chopped

About a cup of finely chopped veg (i've used carrot, brocolli and edamame)

Black pepper powder / half finely chopped chilli

1-2 tablespoon light soy sauce (depending on how big your tofu block is)

Liberal dash of sesame oil

Method:

1. In a food processor, finely chop vegetables and spring onions.

2. In a bowl, combine mincemeat, chopped veg, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper. Mix well. 

3. Cover baking pan with foil and lightly oil base with some sesame oil. 

4. Slice soft tofu into thick slabs and lay out on baking pan. 

5. Top tofu with mincemeat mixture, pressing down into any crevices so that tofu absorbs juices when it cooks. 

6. Pinch ends of foil together so you have a "sealed package". 

7. Bake in pre-heated oven at 200C for 30mins or until meat is cooked.