Red Lentil Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 cup soaked red lentils
• 3 cups water
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Smoked paprika
• Old Bay
• Salt
• A splash of oil

The caption gives measurements only for the lentils and water. The seasonings are added to taste.

Method

1. Soak the red lentils, then drain them. Blend with the 3 cups of water until completely smooth — any grit left in the blender stays grit in the finished block.
2. Pour into a saucepan with the seasonings and the splash of oil.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a heavy paste that pulls away from the pan. Stirring is not optional; lentil starch scorches on the bottom quickly.
4. Scrape into a lined container, smooth the top, and chill overnight to set firm.
5. Turn out, slice, and crisp in a hot oiled pan until browned on the cut faces.