Ingredients (use vegan versions):
- 2 blocks firm tofu
- 1/2 can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup natural sweetner or vegan brown sugar
- 1/4 cup tamari
- 2 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- garlic powder to taste
- coarse black pepper-lots
- canola oil for frying
- salt to taste
- (liquid smoke opt.)
Directions:
THIS IS NOT LOW-CALORIE, but it is so good I wanted to
share it. Make it as a treat if you aren't feeling
especially fat conscious. We love this stuff.
Slice tofu into strips, fry on high heat until slightly
brown, cool on paper towels and set aside. Heat oven to 350.
In a saucepan, combine tomato paste, vegan sugar, tamari ginger,
garlic and black pepper to your liking. Cook on medium
heat for about 15 minutes. Taste regularly as this creates
a syrupy mixture and adjust the ingredients to your
liking.
Toss 1/2 the sauce mixture with the fried tofu strips, then
bake in the oven until bubbly, crispy at the edges. Let it
cool a bit, then glaze with the rest of the mixture.
It's not as leathry as other jerkeys, but I can't think of
another good name for it. It should be kind of tough when
the product is finished. Let it cool for best results.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 1 hourish
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