Ginger Miso Tofu

This recipe is for 2 lbs of extra firm tofu, as my family has a healthy appetite. 

Ingredients
2 tablespoons Miso
1/2 cup mirin
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 bunch of scallions chopped
3 cloves of minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
2 lbs extra firm cubed tofu
1 tablespoon canola oil

Directions
In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients except the tofu, i.e. miso, mirin, soy sauce, scallions, garlic, ginger, chili flakes (optional).

Gently toss the tofu in with the sauce - making sure the tofu is covered.  Let the tofu marinade for at least 30 minutes.

Heat a non-stick skillet and add the canola oil.  Add the tofu mixture.  Cook over medium-low heat, and stir occasionally until the sauce thickens.  This should be about 20 minutes.

Serve over rice.

Easy Mafe Sauce

Mafe is a Sengalese dish that consists of a rich sauce served over various root vegetables, cabbage, short grained rice, and chicken.  Here is a simple version of the dish.

Mafe Sauce Ingredients

2 cups plain tomato sauce

3/4 cup peanut butter
Chili sauce to taste (I use Sriracha)

Salt to taste

Directions
Cook over medium low heat the tomato sauce and peanut butter until just simmers. Whisk while it is cooking so it doesn't burn. The sauce will turn into a deep orange color when cooked.  Add chili cause and salt.

Serve over grilled chicken breasts, boiled root vegetables (e.g. potatoes, yams, turnips), boiled cabbage, and short-grained rice.