Two Ingredient Soy Free Tofu
Makes 1 x 800g block of tofu made from red lentils
Ingredients
- 150 g dried red lentils
- 350 ml water (boiling)
Additional ingredients (for cooking stage)
- 350 ml water (this is for “firm” tofu. For “extra firm” use 1 cup, and for “soft” use 2 cups in the cooking steps)
Instructions
- Simply soak the lentils & boiling water in a blender for 20 minutes, then blend until smooth.
- Add to a pan with the extra 1.5 cups of water for “firm” tofu (other styles above) & stir over med-high heat for 8 mins till thick and slightly stays together when pushed with a spatula
- Add to a glass container or silicone mould & smooth the top with a spatula & refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Once set, flip onto a chopping board & cut however you like & use in place of regular tofu.
- To make popcorn nuggets with 1/3 of the block we added 1/4 tsp each of garlic & smoked paprika powder & 1 Tbsp of nutritional yeast, toss & spray with olive oil, then in the airfryer at 200c for 15mins shaking every 5 mins (or in the oven for 15-20mins).