Instructions

1. Drain the excess moisture from bricks of tofu. Cut each block into strips or chunks, 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick.

2. Marinate the tofu, if desired, to add a distinctive flavor. Marinade options include soy sauce, garlic and onion salt, or honey and brown sugar. Allow the tofu to marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours, then remove it and let it come to room temperature.

3. Place the cut pieces of tofu in single layers on the dehydrator racks. Rest the slices or blocks on small pieces of parchment paper, to minimize mess from the marinade and keep the tofu from sticking. Arrange the pieces so there's plenty of room between parchment sheets for air to circulate.

4. Stack the filled racks on or into the dehydrator base. Place the lid on your dehydrator, and consult the manufacturer's model for the correct time and -- if applicable -- temperature setting. Average temperatures range between 150 and 160 degrees Fahrenheit and common drying times are typically between four and six hours.

5. Revolve the racks halfway through the drying process to ensure overall drying consistency. Put the top racks near the bottom and the bottom racks at the top.

6. Take apart the drying racks when the tofu is complete and set them out while the tofu cools. Once cool, store the tofu in sealable glass, metal or plastic containers.