Chinese Barbecued Chunks

Try this succulent dish that is made with TVP in a savory sauce!

60 minutes Prep: 40 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

44 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	cups	TVP (Texturized Vegetable Protein)	or tofu cut into bit-sized chunks
2	cups	water	boiling
2	tablespoons	ketchup
1/3	cup	ketchup
1/4	cup	brown sugar
2	tablespoons	sesame oil	dark
2	tablespoons	soy sauce, tamari
2	teaspoons	five spice powder	*

Directions

Take first three ingredients, mix and let stand 10 minutes. Cover tightly and microwave on medium for 10 minutes or simmer on top of stove 20 minutes, adding more liquid if needed.

Heat sauce, adding any liquid from the chunks. Stir well and when sauce is boiling, mix with the chunks. Let marinate 30 minutes or longer. Before serving, bake in the marinade in a covered dish in a microwave on medium power about 5 minutes, stirring once. OR bake at 350F until chunks and sauce are hot.

Spicy and aromatic. Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer or mix with cooked rice for a main dish. Makes about 1 quart.

Note: 5 Spice powder may be obtained in a health food store or a Chinese grocery store. VERY hot! OR may be made by combining 1 t ground fennel, 1 t cinnamon, 1/2 t ground star anise, 1/2 t ground cloves and 1/4 t szechuan or cayenne pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 81g

Amount per Serving

Calories 44 68% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g	5%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 407mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 1.0g	1%

Vitamin A	3%		Vitamin C	3%
Calcium	1%		Iron	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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