The miso and tamari sauce infuse the tofu with flavor as it cooks. It can be served with rice as a main course or wrapped in rice paper with your choice of fresh vegetables.
Miso-Braised Tofu
(adapted for the Sun Oven from Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker)
Ingredients
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1 pound extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons miso paste*
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon water
Preparation
Set Sun Oven out to preheat. Spray a pot or baking pan with cooking spray.
Spread the shallots out over the bottom of the pan. Arrange the tofu slices over the shallots in a single layer. In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, tamari, oil, and water. Pour the miso mixture over the tofu. Cover the pan, transfer to the Sun Oven and cook for about 1 hour.
*miso paste can be found in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets
