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First the tofu should be waterpacked or cotton.
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Do not use silken it won't work.
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Freeze the tofu.
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Thaw completely.
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Then press to drain.
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To press: wrap tofu in cheesecloth or paper towels to help keep shape if desired.
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Next place on a cutting board set at a slant.
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Place a heavy dinner plate on top.
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Let the plate do it's work.
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Let for at least 10 minutes.
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Seed the green peppers and cut into strips.
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Now lets do some cooking.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees .
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In baking dish [2qt], combine ketchup, mustard, water, oil, garlic, black pepper, liquid smoke and hot sauce.
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With long side of tofu facing you cut into 1/2 inch slices starting at short end.
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Dip both sides of the slices in the kechup mix.
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Put on plate and set aside.
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Dip onions in ketchup mix.
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set aside.
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Put the green peppers in the mix.
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Let them in the dish they form the bottom.
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Arrange the tofu on top of the peppers then arrange the onions on top of the tofu.
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Use foil to cover and bake 15 minutes.
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Place on the rice and serve.
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You may also marinate the tofu in the ketchup mix if you like for a while.
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This would make the taste better for new tofu users [trust me].