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Soy-free tofu

Soy-free Tofu

This soy-free alternative to tofu can be made with 3 ingredients and in less than 2 hours. It makes the best appetizer and protein for your favorite bowls and stir fries!
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Cooling time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6

Equipment

  • High speed blender
  • Baking sheet or air frier
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pink coral lentils rinsed
  • 1.5 cup boiling water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch sea salt
  • pinch pepper

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the red lentils.
  • Make 1.5 cup of broth by adding a tablespoon of broth (powder or paste) into boiling water.
  • Combine the lentils with the broth and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into a saucepan, add 1 cup of non-dairy milk and cook on medium heat.
  • Keep whisking until the liquid starts to thicken and pull away from the sides.
  • Pour into a square baking dish and smooth the surface with the spatula. Refrigerate until cooled and firmed. The longer it cools down the firmer it will be.
  • Flip the dish onto a cutting board and cut into any shape: cubes, strips, triangles. etc.
  • Taste and season with soy sauce, fresh or dry herbs, chili sauce, you name it.
  • You can pan fry, bake or air-fry your tofu. Spray a little oil, sprinkle your favorite spices.
    Baked tofu fries
  • Air fry for 15 minutes, or bake at 375F for 15 minutes.
  • Serve hot to preserve the crispiness with your favorite dipping sauce.
    red lentil tofu

Notes

Depending on your mood, this tofu can be dressed with tomato sauce, sweet chili, curry, teriyaki sauce.
Keyword gluten-free, Soy-free, vegan appetizer
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