Thinly sliced tofu strips coated in spices and dried in a dehydrator.
Course Snack
Cuisine Camping, vegan
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 4 hourshours
Total Time 4 hourshours10 minutesminutes
Servings 2people
Calories 215kcal
Author Stephanie McKercher, RDN
Equipment
Dehydrator (or see oven variation)
Knife and cutting board
Paper towel (to press tofu)
Cast-iron skillet or other heavy object (to press tofu)
Ingredients
1(397 grams)block extra firm tofu,drained and pressed (see note)
1tablespoonnutritional yeast(optional)
1tablespoonsmoked paprika
1teaspooncumin
¼teaspooncayenne pepper or chipotle powder
¼ teaspoonsalt
⅛teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Slice tofu into thin strips (⅛ to ¼-inch thick) and lay on a flat surface (such as parchment paper).
Stir nutritional yeast (if using), paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper or chipotle powder, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed. Sprinkle half of the spice blend on top of the tofu strips and gently rub the spices into the tofu with your fingertips.
Spread the tofu strips on dehydrator racks with the spiced sides facing down. (See note for oven preparation.)
Sprinkle the remainder of the spices on the other side of the tofu strips and gently rub them in with your fingertips. Cover the dehydrator and turn it on to high. Dehydrate for 4 hours, or until the tofu reaches your desired level of dryness and chewiness. (Thicker strips will take longer to dry.)
Store in an aitight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
To press tofu: Drain the tofu container, and wrap the tofu block in a paper towel. Place the tofu back inside the container (or on a plate). Place something heavy, such as a cast-iron skillet on top of the tofu and allow it to press excess liquid out for at least 30 minutes. Once pressed, remove the skillet and unwrap the tofu. Oven preparation: Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and spread spiced tofu strips on a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and dehydrate for 4-6 hours, or until the tofu reaches your desired level of dryness and chewiness.