Guest guest Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Boy, that tofu jerky looks so good! , " britton618 " <cl.britton wrote: > > So I was monkeying around on the Internet, browsing recipes and > vegetarian websites, and I came across the idea of Tofu Jerky. I've > never tried Tofu Jerky, yet I was oddly intrigued by the idea of > jerky made out of it. And since I'll try anything once, I decided to > give it the old college try. > I must admit I was pleasantly surprised. Although the texture isn't > like real jerky, it's oddly close enough. I also think that the > seasonings are distracting enough that this is rather enjoyable. I > definitely think that most people, vegetarian or not, would enjoy > this as a fairly healthy snack. While I can't see myself making this > weekly, I definitely think it will be kept to try again. > Check out the finished jerky at http://28cooks.blogspot.com > > Tofu Jerky > (recipe based on this one) > > 1 lb extra-firm tofu > 1/2 c tamari (or soy sauce) > 3 tbsp liquid smoke > 1/8 c water > 1 tbsp onion powder > 2 cloves garlic, minced > 2 tsp ground pepper > 1 tsp maple syrup > 1 tsp harissa (optional) > > I pressed my tofu by wrapping in paper towels and putting it on a > plate. I then put a large wooden cutting board on top, and stacked > about 4 cans on top of it. I left it for about 45 minutes, and then > took it out of the " press. " > Slice tofu about 1/4 " thick. I carefully placed my slices into a > ziploc bag, and added the marinade. Allow to marinate for a few > hours or overnight. > I then put mine in the food dehydrator, and it took about 17 hours > to dry to a chewy, not crispy texture. Alternately, you can bake in > a 200 degree oven, flipping every few hours, for about 4 to 8 hours, > until done. > > Enjoy! > Christiane > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Thanks! It actually is pretty tasty. I was rather surprised. Christiane - " mermaidfingers " <mermaidfingers Thursday, March 30, 2006 12:00 PM Re: Tofu Jerky Christiane > > Boy, that tofu jerky looks so good! > > > , " britton618 " > <cl.britton wrote: > > > > So I was monkeying around on the Internet, browsing recipes and > > vegetarian websites, and I came across the idea of Tofu Jerky. I've > > never tried Tofu Jerky, yet I was oddly intrigued by the idea of > > jerky made out of it. And since I'll try anything once, I decided > to > > give it the old college try. > > I must admit I was pleasantly surprised. Although the texture isn't > > like real jerky, it's oddly close enough. I also think that the > > seasonings are distracting enough that this is rather enjoyable. I > > definitely think that most people, vegetarian or not, would enjoy > > this as a fairly healthy snack. While I can't see myself making > this > > weekly, I definitely think it will be kept to try again. > > Check out the finished jerky at http://28cooks.blogspot.com > > > > Tofu Jerky > > (recipe based on this one) > > > > 1 lb extra-firm tofu > > 1/2 c tamari (or soy sauce) > > 3 tbsp liquid smoke > > 1/8 c water > > 1 tbsp onion powder > > 2 cloves garlic, minced > > 2 tsp ground pepper > > 1 tsp maple syrup > > 1 tsp harissa (optional) > > > > I pressed my tofu by wrapping in paper towels and putting it on a > > plate. I then put a large wooden cutting board on top, and stacked > > about 4 cans on top of it. I left it for about 45 minutes, and then > > took it out of the " press. " > > Slice tofu about 1/4 " thick. I carefully placed my slices into a > > ziploc bag, and added the marinade. Allow to marinate for a few > > hours or overnight. > > I then put mine in the food dehydrator, and it took about 17 hours > > to dry to a chewy, not crispy texture. Alternately, you can bake in > > a 200 degree oven, flipping every few hours, for about 4 to 8 > hours, > > until done. > > > > Enjoy! > > Christiane > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 > Boy, that tofu jerky looks so good! It sure does!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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