Vegan Tofu Deli Meat
Learn how to make your own vegan deli meat with this easy recipe using tofu, vegetable broth, and basic seasonings.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra firm tofu1 thinly sliced
- 250 ml warm water
- 2 tsp
vegetable bouillon (I use Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base*) or 1-2 bouillon cubes2 - ½ tsp dried thyme
Optional Seasonings
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast or 1 tsp msg
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder 1 clove grated
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 1 bay leaf
- dash of nutmeg
- dash of pepper
Instructions
- Add bouillon and seasonings to a pot. Pour warm water over and stir to dissolve the bouillon.
- Add tofu to the pot and heat on medium low. Gently simmer until most of the liquid is gone, about 20-30 minutes.Tip: Don't boil the tofu. Tofu is delicate so it will break if you boil it.
- Taste and add salt/pepper if desired. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
Recipe inspired by Plantifully Based.
1) You can press the tofu first to speed up the cook time.
2) If you're concerned about sodium, use low sodium bouillon or about 1200mg sodium total (about 1/2 - 3/4 of a cube depending on the brand).