Guide Note

Tofurkey is a vegetarian substitute for turkey. Tofurkey is usually made from tofu or seitan. It has become a popular main dish for those not wanting to eat meat.

Fast Facts

1. Popular at Thanksgiving
2. Good protein source
3. Sold commercially by Turtle Island Foods under the name Tofurky
4. Ranked second on Food Network's Top 5 ranking of things that taste like chicken
5. Served on an episode of Everybody Loves Raymond
6. Similar to Turk'y by Quorn, which is made from fungus

Island Turtle Foods' Tofurky sales hit new highs in 2007. While traditional turkey remained most popular, many people opted for a meat alternative. Turtle Island Foods reported that Tofurky sales were up nearly 40% in 2007 from 2006. Sales of Tofurky helped the company turn from a small, family run business to a company with $11 million in sales.

• 2 1-lb. blocks firm tofu
• 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. dry sherry
• 3 Tbsp. water
• 1/4 tsp. pepper