Braised Five-Spice Tofu

• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
• 1 tablespoon grated peeled gingerroot
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 star anise
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 1 pound firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups (1-inch) sliced green onions
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup diagonally sliced carrot
• 1 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped tomato

1. Combine first 12 ingredients in a bowl; stir well, and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu, and cook 6 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally. Add tomato juice mixture, green onions, and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Discard star anise. Serve over rice.

tomato juice, ketchup, soy sauce, orange rind, gingerroot, hoisin sauce, molasses, rice vinegar, red pepper, garlic, anise, sesame oil, green onions, onion, carrot, green bell pepper, tomato

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/braised-five-spice-tofu (may not work)