Crispy Lentil Tofu

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add red lentils to a blender.
  2. 2Pour hot water into the blender with the lentils. Do not blend, just let it soak for 20 minutes.
  3. 3Blend the lentils and water until smooth.
  4. 4Add the lentil mixture to a saucepan with room temperature water.
  5. 5Bring the mixture to a boil and whisk for 6-8 minutes until super thick.
  6. 6Pour the mixture into an 8x8 inch pan.
  7. 7Put the pan in the fridge, preferably overnight, until it turns into a lentil tofu.
  8. 8Slice the lentil tofu into cubes.
  9. 9To make it "deep fried," marinate it in soy sauce/liquid aminos and bake it at 425F on parchment paper until crispy, about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup red lentils
  • 1.5 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups room temperature water
  • soy sauce/liquid aminos

Equipment

blendersaucepan8x8 inch panfridgeknifeovenparchment paper

Tips

  • When you slice and bake the lentil tofu, it gets a golden deep-fried texture that is very satisfying.
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