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Tofu BaconIngredients (use vegan versions): Firm Tofu
Soy Sauce (or Tamari)
Salt & Pepper if desired
Directions:Preparation time: 30 Minutes.
This is a wonderful bacon substitute that is very simple. This works best on sandwiches.
Slice a cake of tofu in long strips that are about 1/4 inch thick. Fry them in a little oil, slowly, until they are golden. Next, douse a couple of tablespoons of soy sauce into the pan. Make sure your heat isn't too high and just let them cook until they are crispy and firm, turning them occasionly. They need to cook a while so your tofu isn't mushy. Makes wonderful B.L.Teases!
I make mine the same but with 2 tbs of soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke. It tastes EXACTLY like bacon!
Archived comment by: michele
When I made this, the tofu stuck to the pan. Any suggestions?
Archived comment by: claire
to keep tofu from sticking, i use a non-stick teflon pan- the tofu *never* sticks and I can use a minimum amount of oil. Using liquid smoke and, after it is done but still in the pan, sprinkling with enough nutritional yeast to coat evenly gives it a *great* flavor. Makes excellent fajitas!
Archived comment by: jim
In addition to the liquid smoke, I coat each piece with nutritional yeast. It does taste a lot like bacon.
Archived comment by: gregg
It is a compliment for my vegan salad with vegan salad dressing.
Archived comment by: felicia
My family still can not believe they were eating tofu and that it tasted like bacon! I agree with the above comments... use plenty of liquid smoke and nutritional yeast (its loaded with B vitamins). I use a product called Braggs Liquid Aminos (at Health Food Stores) in place of soy sauce (it is also soy derived). Sodium is naturally occuring. I also do not add salt & pepper. Meatless is not the only important thing! Also aggressively get rid of sodium where you can. I read a GREAT eye opening book about health... Gods Guide to Ultimate Health by Dr. George Malkmus... every Veggie should read it.
Archived comment by: marie
Thanks!! Tastes great-for those trying make sure tofu is drained well and slice thin for frying! what a great alternative to bacon without the bad fat or preservatives that fake bacon has! I'm going to try adding this to a spinach salad with hot bacon dressing -yummy!
Archived comment by: renee
Very nice. My children thought that it was meat! Is terrific on sandwiches with salad for a simple lunch.
Archived comment by: anitra
For people in the uk Marigold make nutritional yeast flakes called Engevita which can be found in most healthfood stores.
Archived comment by: georgina
For people in the uk Marigold make nutritional yeast flakes called Engevita which can be found in most healthfood stores.
Archived comment by: georgina
this doesn't taste exactly like bacon but it is good. Its also great baked.
Archived comment by: usermg44
I tried this recipe and the Tofu stayed soft. I'm new at this, what did I do wrong?
Archived comment by: zipit
Zipit, you might not be cutting your tofu strips thin enough. Try for smaller than 1/4 inch if possible. Keep frying them longer until they actually turn golden or brown. If you want your bacon REALLY fried and crispy, you may even line the pan with more oil, and turn the heat up to medium high. After the oil is hot drop the tofu in, but keep an eye on it because it wil be cooked very fast (a deep golden colour is deep-fried)
Archived comment by: semisorry
Help! I tried making bacon and it got all black, disinigrated and made smoke alarm go off! I'm new at being a vegan and I really need help.
Archived comment by: animalluva
After making this, I can say that it is quite tasty. I might omit the syrup next time because it produced a bad smell. (I did not use any vegan ingredients) It is fairly convincing, and can easily be taken as meat
Archived comment by: tjberrong
The folks who ar having trouble may be using the wrong kind of tofu. Us the extra firm kind that comes in tubs and the tofu is like a sponge floating in water. Freeze it first then thaw and squeeze out the water. The other kind, that is not for this type of recipe, comes in foil-lined boxes that look a bit like a juice-box, and that kind of tofu is like a chunk of solidly cooked eggwhies. That kind is for sauces and such. Toni
Archived comment by: toni
This was my first tofu meal i made, i used the bacon for BLTs without tomato, i don't have any right off hand... but i made this and it tasted great, i made it with some hot garlic oil. it tasted so much like bacon. i enjoyed it. thanks fo the great recipe
Archived comment by: spencerCole
yum!!!!!!!!!! ;^P
Archived comment by: klumzy_kitti_kat
Too plain as is. It needed liquid smoke and just a smidgen of maple syrup for the sweet tang. Nutritional yeast didn't hurt either.
Archived comment by: idcgirl
someone said he also uses liquid smoke on this, can i ask what this stuff is? i never saw it here in italy, and i don't know where to find it.
Archived comment by: undici
The basic formula was great! I used ground pepper to get that pepper corn bacon feel/taste. I didn't feel like it was missing a thing, I did not want to over do it! But I did buy some liquid smoke and can't wait to try it. ****For UK veggies: One thing I do miss is HP sauce, I finaly found some at Cost Plus in the US, so added a touch of HP sauce to the fake bacon... it tasted like one of Mums old fry ups! Yeah!
Archived comment by: cherrieaces
This really does taste a lot like bacon but the soy sauce blackens the tofu, making the tofu look like charcoal. Other than the appearance difference this is an excellent recipe for mock bacon.
Archived comment by: stride4unity
This recipe is AMAZING! It really does taste just like bacon. I love it! The nutritional yeast IS a must! Thank you! Oh and my tofu only ever stuck to the pan when I didn't press it for long enough- always press the tofu for 30-45 minutes before using it in this recipe.
Archived comment by: brachypelmic
