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Gluten Veggie Meat
Gluten veggie meat is an excellent supplement to meatless dishes. Many store-bought vegan protein meats are made from gluten. This particular recipe is very inexpensive and can provide a family with several weeks of meat substitute that is delicious and a fraction of the cost of sustaining a diet that is exclusively animal meat.
Ingredients
- vital wheat gluten, 22 oz / 623 g1 bag
- parsley, dried flakes2 tbsp
- garlic powder3/4 tsp
- water3/4 cup
- bouillon cubes2
- soy sauce1/2 cup
- onion powder3/4 tsp
- salt1/4 tsp
- all purpose flour1 cup
- oil3/4 cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 12 steps
In a large bowl, combine the gluten flour, garlic powder, parsley flakes, and cup of water.
Knead for about 2 minutes, cover, and set aside for 10 minutes.
Slice gluten into pieces. The smaller the pieces, then firmer the final texture.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add bouillon cubes.
Add sliced pieces of gluten to the seasoned, boiling water.
Reduce heat to subtle simmer. Cover with lid and simmer for 55 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain substantially larger gluten pieces, and place in another bowl to cool.
In another bowl with a lid, combine all-purpose flour, onion powder, and salt; cover and shake.
In another bowl, pour in soy sauce for dipping.
Dip several pieces of cooled gluten into bowl with soy sauce.
Place gluten pieces in bowl with seasoned flour, cover, and shake.
Fry pieces in frying pan with oil until browned.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
