Time: 1 hour (including marinating time)
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 16-18 slices

There are a few key techniques for making this vegan bacon made from tempeh, a plant-based protein source derived from soybeans. The first is finding the right balance of salt, sugar, and smoke in the marinade. The second is steaming the tempeh to allow it to absorb all the flavors from the marinade. The last is baking the tempeh a little longer to create a crispier, crispier texture, like real bacon. Use this bacon just like regular bacon: in sandwiches, crumbled in salads, or with baked potatoes.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp liquid smoke
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp coarse salt
• 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 block (220 g) tempeh (fermented soybean product)

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Combine tamari, brown sugar, olive oil, liquid smoke, paprika, salt, pepper, cumin, and garlic powder in a 9x13-inch baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
Step 2
• Slice the tempeh crosswise into 0.5 cm thick slices. Place on a microwave-safe plate and drizzle with 1/4 cup water. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave on high power until the tempeh is tender and some of the liquid has been absorbed, about 4 minutes. Drain any excess water.
Step 3
• Place the warm tempeh slices in a single layer in the marinade. Tilt the baking dish several times to distribute the marinade evenly. Let the tempeh rest, turning the slices and tilting the dish every 10 minutes, until the slices are well-marinated, about 30 minutes.
Step 4
• Meanwhile, position a baking rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 5
• Place the tempeh slices about 1/2 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet; reserve the marinade. Bake until the tempeh begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Brush the tempeh with a little of the remaining marinade. Turn the slices over and brush with more marinade. Bake until the top begins to brown lightly, about 10 minutes.
Step 6
• Serve immediately or let cool completely, transfer to a container, seal tightly, and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Reheat in the oven at 175°C or in a dry frying pan over medium heat.

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