1 lb tofu, crumbled
2 tsp chinese 5 spice powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp onion, dried
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
4 tsp mustard, prepared
1 tbsp soy 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.
Servings: 18 servings
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