Braised Tofu with Green Bell Peppers

Cut tofu into ½-inch wide planks and spread out evenly on a kitchen towel. Top with another kitchen towel, and weigh down with a heavy pot. Let sit while preparing the other ingredients.

In a Suvie pan, stir together 1 cup hoisin sauce, 1 pod star anise, 1 piece ginger, and 2 garlic cloves. Place 1 green bell pepper in a separate Suvie pan and insert into the top zone of your Suvie.

Nestle pressed tofu into hoisin sauce mixture, turning to coat, and insert pan into the bottom zone of Suvie. Input settings, and cook now or schedule. Cook Settings: Bottom Zone: Slow Cook on High, 1 hour

Place 1 cup jasmine rice in the Suvie rice pot (black handles) and cover pot with lid. Place pot inside the Suvie Starch Cooker, ensuring pot is centered on the hot plate. Input settings and cook now. Starch Cooker Settings: Rice, Long grain, 1 cup

After the cook, combine peppers and tofu in one pan, stirring to gently break the tofu into bite-sized pieces. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Divide rice between bowls and top with tofu and bell pepper. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions, and serve.