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Mango Ginger Maple Tofu

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Hi Friends! Do you have today off work or school because it’s a legal holiday here? I hope you have it off and that your weekend was relaxing, wonderful, and awesome! Scott had to get back to work today so Skylar and I went to the gym, ran some errands, and I dreamt up some new recipes!

Did you go see any fireworks last night? At 9pm, I stepped out onto my balcony (we have a 4 story house with a master bedroom 4th floor balcony so the view is pretty nice) and I saw 3 shows going on simulataneously.

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The show in the middle was sure exploding a lot of money into the air was the best show.

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Recently TofuXpress Sent me a Tofu Press. I have been wanting one of these, forever.

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Place your Tofu in the box, apply pressure with the lid/spring and lock in place….

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I love this gadget after only my first use because it produced Firm, Dense, wonderful Tofu! I hate mushy tofu! And I have since made another batch of tofu and it was just as good the second time around! I’m joining the ranks of Anna , Janetha , Mama Pea , and others , I am a total believer in the TofuXpress !

I figured I needed to come up with a stellar recipe to do justice to my new gadget. Previously, I’ve made Sesame Ginger Maple Tofu and that is really tasty but I wanted to come up with something new!

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I think this new recipe holds its own, especially since Skylar snarfed down nearly the entire batch in a siting!

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Mango Ginger Maple Tofu 1/4 C Mango Chutney (if you don’t have this, use any kind of mango or orange preserves, i.e. jam/jelly , or use fresh fruit that’s so abundant right now like nectarines/peaches/mangoes and dice/mash into 1/4 c worth) 1/4 C Maple or Agave 1 to 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar (or Orange Juice) 1 Tsp Ground Ginger

Optional: 1 to 2 Tbsp EVOO Pinch of Cayenne Pinch of Chili Powder

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Ingredients for Mango Ginger Maple Tofu in large silver bowl - 29 Ingredients for Mango Ginger Maple Tofu in large silver bowl - 30 Jar of Mango Ginger Chutney - 31 Jar of Mango Ginger Chutney - 32 Fresh fruit on countertop - 33 Fresh fruit on countertop - 34

Stir to Combine

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Slice the Tofu. I prefer to slice mine thinner because I like dense, well-cooked tofu. I do not like it mushy, I like it dense. Thinner slices helps me achieve the texture I prefer.

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Allow to Marinade for 15 minutes to Overnight. I was anxious so did about 20 minutes.

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Place Tofu on a Non Stick and/or Sprayed Cookie Sheet

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Bake at 450F for 15-18 Minutes. Watch it based on your oven and desired “done” level. Flip Over and Bake for another 3 to 8 Minutes, or to your desired level. The second side will cook Fast. Watch it. If you don’t like well-done tofu, then reduce the cooking time but I cannot stand mushy tofu.

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You can make this ahead of time and store in the Fridge in a Container for a few days. I have to cook ahead of time based on our schedule and a child rather than making dinner from start to finish when everyone’s hungry and it’s late.

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Dessert is Raw Vegan Dark Chocolate Fudge Balls

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Do you like tofu? Do you make it at home? If so, feel free to leave a link to your favorite way to prepare it. I went for 5+ years without making it. Just recently I started making it again but with my food allergies , I can only eat a modest amount of edamame and tofu but I don’t go overboard with them or I have food allergy symptoms . Ugh. Another reason I never liked to make tofu at home is that I couldn’t get the dense, thick, Whole Foods tofu perfection down pat. The TofuXpress has helped me come as close to WF’s tofu as I have ever been!

Did you see any fireworks over the weekend? I didn’t go out in search of any, but was able to see a show from my 4th floor balcony as I mentioned.