Mesquite Smoked Tofu Or Tempeh Recipes

MESQUITE SMOKED TOFU OR TEMPEH

Steps:

• Slice tofu lenghtwise into halves.
• Using SMOKER:.
• Spray smoker rack with spray generously before placing on grill.
• Place tofu on rack over medium hot coals with mesquite wood chips [you can use other chips if desired].
• Smoke covered for 20 to 30 minutes at least. Smoke longer for stronger flavor.
• Tofu can be smoked in covered GRILL:.
• Arrange hot coals around edges of grill. Place shallow pan of water in center. Sprinkle coals with chips that have been soaked in water and well drained. Continue as directed above.
• On top of RANGE:.
• Sprinkle 2 to 3 tbsp of mesquite smoking bits bits [very small chips] or shavings in bottom of large dutch oven. Place wire rack in dutch oven. [make sure you have a nice sturdy dutch oven with a tight fitting lid].
• Place tofu on the rack [spray with cooking spray] and cover. Heat over high heat for 5 minutes. Lift lid just enough to make sure pan is full of smoke.
• Reduce heat to med low and cook covered for 20 to 30 minutes.
• For Vegans make sure the spray does not contain diary products such as butter.

SWEET AND SOUR TEMPEH

Steps:

• Cut tempeh into thin cubes of 2 cm.
• Add the vegetable stock and tamari and let it cook for 10 minutes.
• Drain tempeh, reserving liquid for sauce.
• Heat a skillet and bake tempeh in the oil until lightly browned.
• Drain the pineapple chunks, adding the liquid to the sauce.
• Add sliced pepper and onion and bring to boiling point and let it cook for one minute.
• Drain.
• Put liquid from tempeh and pineapple juice into a measuring cup and add enough water to make 2 cups.
• Bring to a boil.
• Stir in the honey or syrup.
• Dissolve the maizena in the vinegar and pour it into the sauce while stirring vigorously.
• Cook until thickened and bubbly.
• Then add peppers, onion, pineapple and tempeh.
• Serve with hot rice.