Indulge in a mouthwatering culinary adventure with this delectable plant based mock "ribs" recipe featuring tender jackfruit and savory barbecue flavors. With simple yet flavorful ingredients like vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, and a blend of aromatic spices, you can create a satisfying plant-based dish that will impress even the most discerning palates. The process of simmering, baking, and saucing the rib-like seitan strips results in a delightful texture and taste that mimic traditional ribs without any animal products. Whether you're a seasoned vegan cook or new to plant-based cooking, this recipe offers a creative and delicious way to enjoy a classic comfort food favorite. Serve up these homemade vegan ribs at your next gathering or enjoy them as a special treat for yourself – either way, they are sure to be a hit! Treat yourself to a culinary delight that proves vegan cooking can be both exciting and delicious.
Ingredients:
- 10 ounces young green jackfruit packed in water or brine (1 20-ounce can), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (divided into 1/4 and 3/4 amounts)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/4 cups vital wheat gluten (150 grams)
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon smoked Spanish paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce/tamari)
Instructions:
1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the rinsed jackfruit, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, and 1/4 cup water.
2. Lower heat, cover, and simmer, stirring every few minutes and mashing jackfruit with a spatula or fork until jackfruit is tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Remove cover and mash jackfruit, allowing water to evaporate. If any large or tough pieces of jackfruit remain, put them on a cutting board and chop with a knife. Allow the jackfruit to cool completely.
4. Preheat oven to 375F and oil an 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking dish.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, smoked Spanish paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked salt, water, soy sauce, and cooled jackfruit. Stir or knead well until all ingredients are evenly distributed and all wheat gluten is absorbed. If the mixture is too dry, add one or two tablespoons of water.
6. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.
7. Remove from oven, loosen the seitan along the edges of the pan with a knife. Spread reserved barbecue sauce evenly over the top, flip over in the pan (you can divide the seitan in half first and flip one half at a time), coat the top with barbecue sauce, and return to the oven.
8. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the ribs are firm and cooked in the middle but not hardening along the edges.
9. Cut into 16 "ribs" and serve with additional barbecue sauce.
Enjoy your delicious homemade ribs!
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