A recipe for chinese-inspired five-spice tofu, marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, and chinese five spice, and baked in the oven. This chinese five spice tofu is perfect for adding into vegetable stir-fries, chinese-style salads, any kind of noodle dish, or just for a quick asian flavored snack. Chinese five spice is a unique blend of fennel, star anise, cinnamon, pepper, and cloves, but don't be fooled by those familiar ingredients-chinese five spice packs a uniquely flavorful and pungent punch. It's a taste that certainly isn't for everyone. If you've never tried it before, or, if you have "Undeveloped" Western taste-buds, you may want to cut the amount of five-spice required in half, or try a milder recipe for vegetarian chinese food or try another kind of baked tofu. If, however, you want a genuine taste of chinese cuisine (or just want to try something new) in a vegetarian and vegan tofu recipe, try this recipe for chinese five spice tofu. This simple baked tofu recipe is both vegetarian and vegan, and, if you need it to be gluten-free, swap out the soy sauce for a gluten-free substitute, such as nama shoyu or tamari, and check the ingredients on your vegetable broth to make sure it's gluten-free as well.
