I'm also going to be playing around with a "veg" version between now and then. I know, I know... sacrilege. I just hate seeing the non-meat eaters missing out on my most excellent verde sauce made with your most excellent chilies.
Has anyone ever smoked tofu? Can it be roasted?
xoxo
<----- Chile Verde Aficionado
Cool... a veg version! Hardly a sacrilege, and I promise to sample heavily if the opportunity presents itself.
There's a company called Smoke & Fire that sells pre-made smoked tofu, but it can also be made at home. I haven't ever smoked tofu myself but here's a recipe:
1 Brick very firm tofu (the kind in the tub, not the box)
2 Tablespoons non-flavored cooking oil (like walnut or canola)
1 Teaspoon liquid smoke
2 Tablespoons tamari
1 Tablespoon maple syrup
2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
- slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices, place in a single layer in a BIG oiled frying pan (you may need to make two batches)
- fry tofu slices on medium low for 10 minutes on each side until crispy (I know, it sounds like a long time, but trust me)
- mix together tamari, maple syrup, and liquid smoke, and pour over tofu in pan.
- sprinkle nutritional yeast over tofu and flip slices until coated and liquid is mostly gone
- eat and enjoy!
-Joe
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