Vegan Rice Paper Bacon Recipe

 

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 8 mins

Total: 23 mins

Servings: 5 servings

Yield: 10 pieces

Vegan bacon made from rice paper offers a crispy and flavorful alternative to traditional bacon. The marinade provides a smoky, savory taste, while the rice paper creates a crunchy texture that mimics bacon surprisingly well. This recipe is perfect for adding to sandwiches, salads, or enjoying as a snack.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup tamari sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as grapeseed or avocado)
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 8 pieces rice paper

Steps to Make It

1. Prepare the Ingredients

   • Gather all the ingredients.
   • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
   • Whisk together the tamari, olive oil, neutral oil, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, and onion powder in a small mixing bowl; set aside.

2. Prepare the Rice Paper

   • Fill a 9-x 9-inch baking dish with 1 inch of water.
   • Take 2 pieces of rice paper and dip each in the water very briefly.
   • Place the wet rice papers directly on top of one another and press to adhere.

3. Marinate the Rice Paper

   • Using a pastry brush, brush the marinade over the rice paper until it is thoroughly coated.
   • Using a pizza cutter, scissors, or a very sharp knife, slice the rice paper into 5 strips. Each strip should be about 1.5 inches wide, resembling the width of a piece of uncooked bacon.
   • Transfer the strips to a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
   • Repeat this process with the remaining sheets of rice paper.

4. Bake the Rice Paper Bacon

   • Bake the rice paper bacon for 8 minutes, checking at 5 minutes to ensure they aren't browning too quickly.
   • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Storage: Once cooked, the rice paper bacon will keep for 1 to 2 days in a tightly sealed container at room temperature, or 1 to 2 weeks if stored in the refrigerator.
• Rice Paper Shape: If available, use square rice paper to avoid trimming edges.
• Liquid Smoke: Do not omit liquid smoke as it is essential for the smoky flavor.
• Double Layer: Use two sheets of rice paper together to prevent burning and ensure ease of handling.
• Stronger Flavor: For a stronger bacon flavor, brush both sides of the rice paper with marinade. Note that this may reduce the cooking time slightly, so check at 7 minutes.

Nutritional Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 23
• Fat: 1.4g
• Carbohydrates: 2.3g
• Protein: 0.5g

Enjoy your crispy, smoky, and delicious vegan rice paper bacon!