Basic Marinated Tofu

Ingredients:
2 pounds firm tofu, drained, pressed and sliced crosswise
   into 4 slabs.
1 cup hot water
2 minched garlic cloves
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced 
1/2 rice wine vinegar
1/ cup sesame oil
1/4 cup tamari soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
ash of cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons minced scallions
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced

1. Prepare tofu and set aside. 
2. In a medum bowl, combine garlic, ginger, rice wine vinegar,
sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, cayenne pepper, scallions,
and cilantro. Mix well with a fork. Pour over tofu. Cover and
store in the refrigerator. Marinate anywhere from 1 hour to 2 
days. Turn occasionally.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove tofu from marinade
(but save the liquid!!), arrange on a greased baking sheet 
and bake about 30 minutes, turning once. Pour marinade 
into a small saucepan and simmer until hot. Serve on the
side with baked tofu.