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Vegan Egg Patty


Course: Breakfast
Keyword: Tofu Egg, Vegan Breakfast, Vegan Egg
Author: Jen Horton

Ingredients

  • 1 package extra firm tofu
  • 1/2 tsp kala namak. aka black salt
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric, ground
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 1/2-1 tbsp vegan butter

Instructions

Press Tofu

  • Some people use an actual tofu press. I DIY it -> Grap a clean kitchen towel & paper towel. Pictures will help greatly with the next couple steps.  Lay the paper towel on the kitchen towel.
    Press Tofu 1
  • Open tofu container. Rinse tofu. Place tofu on one end of the paper towel and fold over...
    Press Tofu 2
  • then fold over the kitchen towel.
    Press Tofu 3
  • Next I find a few heavy items that I can balance on this small rectangular towel. We want to create a pressure so the water from within the tofu presses out without smooshing the tofu to pieces. For me, I like placing a small cutting board on top then balancing a heavy pan, pot and even a wine bottle, as shown. And don't you worry, this is a Vegan wine! ha :)
    Press for at least 30 minutes...longer is better. 
    Press Tofu 4

Marinade Tofu

  • Wisk together black salt, turmeric, black pepper & water in a dish you can cover. 
    Tofu Egg Marinade 1
  • To create patty's you have 2 options.
    Option 1 creates 8 patty's: Cut tofu block in half horizontally. Slice tofu to create 4 patty's through each half. 
  • Option 2 creates 4-8 patty's plus leftovers for scramble: Cut tofu block on it's side in to 4 rectangles... see picture.
    Tofu Egg Patty 2
  • Use the outer lid of a mason jar to create patty circles. A regular size mason jar lid will give you 8 patty's. A large mouth mason jar lid, as pictured, will give you 4 patty's and enough for a tofu scramble. 
    Press the lid then pull away the excess tofu. 
    Tofu Egg Marinade 3
  • Place each patty in to the marinade. Turn over to cover both sides. Allow to marry for at least 30 minutes. I prefer to marinate overnight; turning them over at least once to make sure the patty's are covered well. Store in the refrigerator. 
    I separated the leftover tofu until my patty's were finished marinating. 
    Tofu Egg Marinade 4

The Main Event!

  • Heat a skillet over medium/high heat.
    Melt 1/2-1 tbsp of vegan butter. 1/2 tbsp for 4 patty's. 1 tbsp for 8 patty's
    Place tofu egg patty's in skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side.
    Tofu Egg Patty