5 spice tamales

18 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsTofu, crumbled
2teaspoonsChinese 5 spice powder
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
2tablespoonsOnion, dried
¼cupBell Pepper, chopped
4teaspoonsMustard, prepared
1tablespoonSoy sauce

Directions

Combine filling ingredients in a mixing bowl Fill and cook tamales according to "Tamales: Basic Procedure" *** Vegetarian Gormet - Summer 1993, Don Matesz

****Hint Make your own Chinese 5 spice blend by mixing equal anounts of Star anise, Szechuan pepper, cloves, cinnamon, and fennel seed.

Grind spices into a powder with amortar and pestle or a coffee grinder.