TOFU JERKY

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This is a nice substitution for beef jerky, as it provides the saltiness and smoky flavor (it has been a long time since I've had real beef jerky, though, so I may not be the best judge). The texture will not be the same, of course, but it is chewy and satisfying. Enjoy!

Provided by Aunt Cookie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 12h15m

Yield 12 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons liquid smoke
1/8 cup water
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 crushed fresh garlic clove
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon honey
1 lb extra firm tofu (not silken type)

Steps:

  • Cut the cube of tofu horizontally into four pieces, and then slice it into strips (I had a total of 12). The strips should be about 4 millimeters in thickness. They're going to shrink a lot in the oven, so they should start out pretty thick.
  • Mix all the other ingredients together.
  • Arrange the tofu in a single layer in a shallow baking pan or cookie sheet and pour the marinade over it.
  • Let it soak for several hours or overnight.
  • Drain excess liquid and dry tofu in food dehydrator or 200 F oven. This will take 4 to 8 hours, depending on the weather (it took six hours for me in the oven).
  • Flip the tofu over hourly so it dries evenly.
  • Dry the jerky until it is very chewy, but not crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.5, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 675.5, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 4.5

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