Tofu en Casserole

Bubbling hot tofu en casserole at Cafe Drake.

A heap of baby bok choy awaits the frying pan.

TOFU EN CASSEROLE

Gently spiced and deeply warming, tofu baked at high temperatures, nestled in an orange-spiked sauce, makes a heavenly and healthy cold-weather entree. Try it with braised baby bok choy, simmered simply in a bit of chicken stock, sesame oil and salt and pepper.

1 lb. tofu, well-drained and cut into large pieces / 2 cloves garlic, minced / 1/2 small onion, minced / 3 T. hot mustard / 3 T. peanut oil / 3 T. balsamic vinegar / 1 T. orange zest / juice of 1 orange / 1 T. honey / kosher salt and black pepper

1. Combine all ingredients except tofu in a large bowl and mix well.
2. Add drained tofu and toss to coat thoroughly. Let sit for 1/2 hour at room temperature.
3. Transfer all to a casserole dish and bake in preheated oven at 450 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, stir and place under broiler for 3 minutes or until browned and slightly crispy on top.