I know, tofu. Some people are either fans or dislike it because they’ve either had it not very well cooked, or just the look of it can put them off. The thing with tofu is, it’s like a sponge; it will absorb any flavour you put onto it, so seasoning is essential when it comes to cooking tofu. Here I'm going to show you a really simple tofu bacon recipe. I've called it tofu bacon because it's the closest thing I can think of that replicates its crispness & smoky flavour. It also works great on a vegan BLT sandwich.
I've seen a lot of tofu presses online, and when I first started cooking with tofu I thought I needed to press tofu each time that I was going to cook with it, yet with this recipe I just pressed around the tofu with a piece of kitchen paper to absorb any excess water, and because of the ways that you can cook the tofu by using this recipe such as baking or frying, a lot of the initial moisture is cooked off.
I've seen a lot of tofu presses online, and when I first started cooking with tofu I thought I needed to press tofu each time that I was going to cook with it, yet with this recipe I just pressed around the tofu with a piece of kitchen paper to absorb any excess water, and because of the ways that you can cook the tofu by using this recipe such as baking or frying, a lot of the initial moisture is cooked off.
The frying pan option is great if you would want to cook this very quickly, but I think you can get the best results from baking them in the oven, along with giving the tofu a more crispy texture, while also making this recipe oil-free...if you're into that.
You can also add this tofu bacon onto the top of your favourite vegan mac & cheese Recipe for mine here or add into salads for something extra.
Vegan Tofu Bacon! (Quick & Simple Recipe)
Ingredients
- One Block Firm Tofu
- 3 Tablespoons Soy sauce or Tamari
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika Or Liquid Smoke
Instructions
1.First get your block of tofu an cut them into even rectangles, then lay them on a lined baking sheet.2. In a small bowl mix together all your wet ingredients (soy sauce, maple syrup & smoked paprika or liquid smoke) and whisk together until combined.3. Now grab either a pastry brush or a teaspoon & brush/pour the mix over each slice of tofu one coated, flip over & repeat4. Now you can either bake or fry your tofu. bake in the over at gas mark 5 for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through or fry in a pan for around 2-3 minuter on each side.
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Thanks for Reading!
Lisa xo.
So inspiring thanks
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