Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

----------------------------TOFU---------------------------------
1 1/2 lb Tofu, extra-firm -preferably stone ground
1/3 c Blackstrap molasses 1/2 ts Herbal salt
1/3 c Mustard, prepared, 1/2 ts Seasoned pepper

----------------------------OKRA---------------------------------
1 1/2 lb Okra, small; rinsed and 1 tb Coriander, ground
-patted dry 1 ts Cumin, ground
Olive oil spray or olive oil 1 ts Curry powder
-for brushing Herbal salt (optional)

-----------------------DIPPING SAUCE----------------------------
3 tb Tahini 1/4 ts Red pepper; crushed
1 tb Sugar or molasses 1 ts Curry powder
1 tb Lemon grass stalks; chopped 1 c ;water
OR 1/4 c Tomato sauce
1 1/2 tb Lemon grass; dried OR 1 tb Sesame seeds; toasted
1/3 ts Lemon or lime zest

Tofu: Cut tofu crosswise into 8 3/4-inch thick slabs, then cut in
half lengthwise to yield 16 pieces. Put tofu between two kitchen
towels, and place a cutting board on top. Let sit for about 10
minutes, or until excess liquid is absorbed.

Combine molasses and mustard in a baking dish, mix in salt and
pepper. Place tofu in marinade and turn to coat on all sides. Cover
and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Okra: Cut off and discard okra stems and transfer okra to 2 baking
sheets. Spray or brush well with oil, sprinkle with spices and salt
if desired. Toss to coat and set aside.

Sauce: Combine ingredients in a small saucepan and mix well.
Cookover very low heat, stirring freuently, for minutes, or until
slightly thickened. Set aside.

To Cook: If using charcoal grill, oil grill surface; place tofu and
okra over medium-hot coals and grill, covered, for 10 - 20 minutes,
turning once. (If using an oven, prheat to 500 degrees; roast oiled
cooling okra on a baking sheet, and tofu on an oiled cooling rack
resting over a baking sheet for 15 - 25 minutes.) Tofu should be
browned and okra should be tender.

Arannge tofu and okra on a platter with dipping sauce.Serves 4.

Per serving with 1 T sauce: 406 cal; 28 g prot; 14 g fat; 37 g carb;
0 chol; 478 mg sod; 5 g fiber; vegan

Source: Vegetarian Times, July 93/MM by DEEANNE

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