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Dehydrated Tofu Jerky | Commercial Dehydrators

If you’ve ever wondered what tofu’s tastes like when it’s been marinated and dehydrated, well wonder no more – it flavor is frankly amazing; it's chewy, it's ‘meaty’ and packed with protein making this the perfect snack. It's also amazing in sandwiches, wraps and salads. It is definitely a must try.

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Dehydrated Tofu Jerky | Commercial Dehydrators
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Serves
1 jar
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Prep time
20 minutes
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Dehydrating time
16 hours
Ingredients
  • 1 pound (450g) of extra firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp liquid smoke
  • 1/3 cup of low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/8 cup of water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 crushed garlic clove
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
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Instructions
  1. Drain then squeeze water out of tofu as much as you can. Place tofu on a clean dish; place paper towels over it and push the down on the brick with your hands for few seconds.
  2. Slice tofu into thin strips about 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick depending how crispy you want your tofu to be. (The thinner the slice the crispier the jerky)
  3. Mix together all the other ingredients in a mixing bowl. Pour sliced tofu in the mixture and marinate for 2 hours or up to overnight for stronger flavour.
  4. Set your dehydrator to 145°F (63°C) and place tofu on a non-stick mesh mat in the dehydrator for 4-8 hours depending on the thickness of your slices.
  5. Once tofu is dry and has cooled completely, it should have a chewy texture and not brittle, store in an airtight container.
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Dehydrated Tofu Jerky | Commercial Dehydrators
Servings
Serves
1 jar
Prep time icon
Prep time
20 minutes
Dehydration time
Dehydrating time
16 hours
Ingredients
  • 1 pound (450g) of extra firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp liquid smoke
  • 1/3 cup of low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/8 cup of water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 crushed garlic clove
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
macros
Instructions
  1. Drain then squeeze water out of tofu as much as you can. Place tofu on a clean dish; place paper towels over it and push the down on the brick with your hands for few seconds.
  2. Slice tofu into thin strips about 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick depending how crispy you want your tofu to be. (The thinner the slice the crispier the jerky)
  3. Mix together all the other ingredients in a mixing bowl. Pour sliced tofu in the mixture and marinate for 2 hours or up to overnight for stronger flavour.
  4. Set your dehydrator to 145°F (63°C) and place tofu on a non-stick mesh mat in the dehydrator for 4-8 hours depending on the thickness of your slices.
  5. Once tofu is dry and has cooled completely, it should have a chewy texture and not brittle, store in an airtight container.
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Kate Joncheff

Kate spends her days doing life as a mother of two young boys, working on her organic vegi garden and developing organic recipes that she shares with her friends via instagram. Researching and documenting comes naturally to Kate as share has a flare for design and photography.

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