Tofu "Turkey" with Stuffing

Ingredients

• 5 lbs firm tofu
• 1 lb tofu (for the "drumsticks") (optional)

Stuffing:

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil, toasted
• 1 large onion, chopped fine
• 1 1/3 cups celery, diced (about 4 stalks)
• 1 cup mushroom, finely chopped
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup sage (may use 1/8)
• 2 teaspoons marjoram
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 1 teaspoon winter savory or summer savory
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
• 3 cups Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing

Basting mixture:

• 1/2 cup sesame oil, toasted
• 1/4-1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tablespoons miso
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon mustard (of choice)

Directions

1. 1

   Mash tofu or mix well with hands. Be sure that all of the lumps are out.

2. 2

   Line a 12" colander with wet cheesecloth over lapping the sides. Add the mashed tofu to the cloth covered colander, press down and cover with the overlapping sides. Place the whole thing in a large bowl. Cover the cheesecloth with a plate that fits inside the colander and place a 5 pound weight on the plate. Refrigerate and let sit for 2 to 3 hours. When time is up, start the stuffing.

3. 3

   Saute' the onions, celery and mushrooms in the 2 tablespoons sesame oil.

4. 4

   When soft, add the garlic and all the rest of the stuffing ingredients, except stuffing, mixing well. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add herb stuffing and mix well.

6. 6

   Remove tofu from refrigerator and take off weight, plate and top of cheesecloth. Hollow out tofu to within 1 inch of the sides and bottom, placing the tofu in a bowl. Place the stuffing inside the shell and pack in firmly. Cover with the remaining tofu and pat down firmly. Turn stuffed tofu onto a greased baking sheet, flat side down.

7. 7

   Gently press on sides of "turkey" to achieve a more oval shape. If desired at this point, you may mold "drumsticks" out of one pound of tofu, and place on each side of the "turkey".

8. 8

   Mix up the basting mixture and baste tofu "turkey" with half of it. Cover the "turkey" with foil, and bake at 400 degrees for about 1 hour.

9. 9

   Remove foil, baste with all the remaining mixture except a few tablespoons and return to oven for 1 hour more, or until the "turkey" is golden.

10. 10

    Remove from oven and use rest of basting mix.

11. 11

    Using at least 2 large spatulas, move to a large plate. Serve with the gravy of your choice, if you wish, and cranberry sauce.