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Mock Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: SILVERWOLF

"This is a great substitute for any recipe which calls for cooked, diced, or chopped chicken meat. Freezing tofu gives it a meat-like texture. The process is very easy, but you'll need to plan 72 hours ahead."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 28 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  3 Days 15 Min
Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu

DIRECTIONS

  1. Leave tofu in original package and place in freezer for 72 hours.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Place package of tofu in water and allow to thaw, approximately 10 minutes. When thawed, remove from package, place in a piece of cheesecloth, and squeeze out liquid. Shred, dice, or slice tofu and include in your favorite recipe.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by GINNYG
What a great idea! I have used this method several times and it definately helps the tofu... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by CK21
this recipe has opened up a lot of new options for me. thanks, Silverwolf! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2005 by FROGGYOGA
Okay, I tried this again twice now with a different brand of tofu- Frieda's - and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2004 by BRIANGEL
I found it takes a little longer than mentioned to get the tofu to thaw all the way through... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2006 by DREANA
This definetly gives the tofu a tougher texture. I have a recipe for original style kentucky... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2003 by THOMASDEKKER
This recipe certainly does deliver firmness: I forgot mine in the freezer for 6 months and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by SoCalledVegan
While it's a great idea to freeze tofu for at least 24 hours to give it meat-like texture,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2006 by ILOVERIVERS
you are my HERO! This makes it the exact texture of boca/gardenburger/morningstar chiken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by Bouchos
I'm not sure what I could have done wrong, seems pretty basic, but when I thawed the tofu and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by lizziej78
I found the consistency of this really spongy and wet. I'm not sure if we were supposed to... MORE

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