Surprisingly delicious! This was excellent for some BLTA sandwiches I made. It’s not like it tastes like bacon, exactly, but it is savory, crunchy and full of that umami flavor.
Yuba Bacon
Crispy umami blast you can use anywhere you would use bacon
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
- 5 oz yuba (aka tofu skins)
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari low-sodium
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar optional
- 1 tsp tomato paste optional
Instructions
- In a large, sealable container (preferably fairly broad), mix together the ingredients (besides the yuba). Mix well so everything dissolves, if possible.¼ cup soy sauce or tamari, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, ½ tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp onion powder, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp tomato paste
- Remove yuba from the package and gently try to separate the layers. Some may come apart well and others may stick together like thicker slices. Slice into bacon-like strips about 1.5-2” across and 6-9” long, whatever makes sense based on the folds. Place into the marinating container and mix gently but well. Place in the fridge for a while – at least 10 minutes, up to 1 hour.5 oz yuba
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Lay out the strips on the parchment paper so they do not touch.
- Bake for about 15 minutes. Smaller pieces may need to be removed towards the end and larger pieces may need 20 minutes or so. You want them to just hit the darkening stage but not to get too dark.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a container quickly, so they can continue to dry and cool. They will get crisper as they cool.
Notes
Nutrition based on 8 servings
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Yuba Bacon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 425mg18%
Potassium 63mg2%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 136IU3%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.