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I'm having it again tonight. The recipe is from Veganomicon:
1 cup cooked chickpeas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup vital wheat gluten
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, pressed or grated with a Microplane grater
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
Olive oil for pan frying
1- In a mixing bowl mash the chickpeas together with the oil until no chickpeas are left. Add the remaining ingredients and knead together for about 3 minutes, until strings of gluten have formed.
2- Preheat a large heavy-bottomed nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, divide the cutlet dough into 4 equal pieces. To form cutlets, knead each piece in your hand for a few moments and then flatten and stretch each one into a roughly 6 by 4 inch rectangular cutlet shape. The easiest way to do this is to form a rectangle shape in your hands and then place the cutlets on a clean surface to flatten and stretch them.
3- Add a moderately thin layer of olive oil to the bottom of the pan. Place the cutlets in the pan and cook on each side for 6 to 7 minutes. Add more oil, if needed, when you flip the cutlets. They're ready when lightly browned and firm to the touch.
Note: I usually divide the cutlets into 5 or 6 pieces instead of 4. I also reduce the cooking time to 3 or 4 minutes on each side, depending on how crispy I want them.
Could I do without/swap the vital wheat gluten for something else? Because a: I had no idea what it was until I googled it a minute ago and b: I don't have any, and won't do until I can get my butt to a Holland and Barrett or somewhere which won't do as I NEED these in my belly.
AeryFairy
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I made them the other day just using some flour instead. It's not quite the same texture, but it works fine and it's tasty.
Lord Snot
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I remember when a UK friend wanted vital wheat gluten, she had to order it online because she couldn't find it in shops. I think she got a huge bag of it on eBay for really cheap.
AeryFairy
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Sometimes, food porn is as simple as a REALLY full fruit bowl 
hungryraccoon
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I just made these...ginger scones. The recipe is from The Joy of Vegan Baking.
Oh my gosh...give me those.
Ginger
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Oh my gosh...give me those.
Ginger
Lovely photo. I also have the book and find that it is fabulous. It has quite an array of recipes and photos.
The glass on my oven door is shattered, so I will have to wait to get it repaired. I have not baked since I received the book.
Well, it happened in May ! I'll have to get it repaired for December as I am hosting Christmas day lunch.
Oh I see now...for some reason I assumed they were UK scones....slowbrainday!Thanks! Chocolate chip cookies.
White Chocolate Tart with Golden Angel's Threads made with spun sugar.
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