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Vegan Deli Meat

Thee Burger Dude
5 from 13 votes
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Course Sandwiches
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 2 tsp Vegan Chicken Bouillon (or Veggie Bouillon)
  • 1 tsp Miso Paste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 Tbsp Oil (Neutral Flavored)
  • 1 - 2 tsp Lemon Juice (or Vinegar)
  • 1 cup Water
  • Salt (to taste)

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/2 - 1 tsp Smoked Paprika or Liquid Smoke (for Smokey Flavor)
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp Dried Rosemary

Instructions
 

  • First slice your tofu as thin as you'd like. You can use a sharp knife, but I prefer a mandoline slicer!
    If using a mandoline, I like to flip over or turn the tofu 180 degrees after every slice. Sometimes the corner of the block will start to break or crumble off if you put too much pressure on it. So changing that up will help it retain it's shape.
  • Then whip up the marinade by whisking all the ingredients. Optional but recommended, blend it up for a smoother marinade. Otherwise the seasonings may clump a bit while simmering, but it's honestly not a big deal either way!
  • Taste and adjust for seasoning. You can add anything you like! Smoked Paprika or Liquid Smoke for a smokey flavor, thyme or rosemary for a more herbal note!
  • Next, add the marinade to a 12 or 10" skillet, along with the tofu slices. You can nestle the slices so they all fit under the marinade. It's okay if the top layer isn't 100% submerged.
  • Bring to a simmer, then continue to simmer on medium low for 30 minutes or until the liquid is reduced. Make sure you don't boil the tofu as it may break it up into smaller pieces and ruin the texture.
  • Once liquid is reduced, let it cool. You can enjoy right away or store for later. Then stack it on sandwiches and enjoy!
  • You can also pan fry the slices at this point to for a hot sandwich, it's pretty good!!

Notes

*I recommend using Super Firm Tofu, the kind that's vacuum packed. If you can only find Extra Firm, you'll need to press it for at least 30 minutes to get rid of the excess water.
Keyword Deli Slices, Sandwich Meat, Tofu
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