Vegan Pepperoni
This vegan pepperoni is delicious! Made with seitan it is meaty, spicy, salty, and everything you want in this kind of recipe.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ounces super firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 cup vital wheat gluten
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of salt *see note
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor pulse the tofu, tomato sauce, olive oil, and liquid smoke. Pulse for 30 to 45 seconds until a crumbly texture is forming and the ingredients are being mixed together.
- Then add in the vital wheat gluten and seasonings. Continue to pulse until a crumbly mixture forms.
- Pour in ¼ cup (60ml) of water and pulse one final time to turn it into more a sticky mixture.
- Use clean hands to knead together for 1 to 3 minutes. Just until it comes together and forms into a ball. Divide into 2 pieces. Roll out into a 5 to 7 inch log shape.
- Use a piece of parchment paper to roll up the vegan seitan pepperoni tightly and then wrap it tightly in foil. Twist the ends of the foil to make it like a party popper or piece of candy. If you need a visual please check the youtube video.
- Steam in a steamer basket for 30 minutes. Then let them cool for 20 minutes before unwrapping.
- After you unwrap you can then thinly slice or wait to slice until ready to use.
Video
Notes
- For any questions you may have about this recipe please check out the FAQ in the section above because I cover a lot there!
- For the salt if you prefer things to be saltier do ¾ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of salt. If you prefer less salty do ½ teaspoon.
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