Ravella and X
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I was going to post this link to this recipe for a far healthier version of pepperoni a while ago, but decided not to after I saw some folks negative views of non-meat meat like foods. But ya know what? I'll just say up front...
If this recipe link recomendation isn't your kind of thing, just move along, please. I'm posting this for those it may find it helpful.
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/241963/seitan-pepperoni/
I'm making my third batch of this stuff tomorrow. I really, really love those processed meats, but have sworn them of in my quest to improve my diet.
It certainly tastes and chews like the real thing-- but it doesn't have that slippery orange oil feel. Honestly, I love that about real pepperoni. I have tried putting some slices in a baggie with a little olive oil, and that gave it the familiar shine and even turned the oil orange. But it really isn't necessary, so I'm not likely to coat future seitan pepperoni in oil. It's not worth the extra calories.
Seitan of all flavors is good for nomads with limited refrigeration, because none of the ingredients require refrigeration beforehand. So you can be out as long as you want and make your own non-meat meaty protein thing. It's also good for the C in CRVL. I get Anthony's vital wheat glueten and nutritional yeast in big bags. When I see them in grocery stores, the packages are small and expensive.
Oh! One more thing-- the reviews leaned toward doubling spices, which I did the first time. I didnt the second time and liked it just as well. Flexible taste buds?
If this recipe link recomendation isn't your kind of thing, just move along, please. I'm posting this for those it may find it helpful.
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/241963/seitan-pepperoni/
I'm making my third batch of this stuff tomorrow. I really, really love those processed meats, but have sworn them of in my quest to improve my diet.
It certainly tastes and chews like the real thing-- but it doesn't have that slippery orange oil feel. Honestly, I love that about real pepperoni. I have tried putting some slices in a baggie with a little olive oil, and that gave it the familiar shine and even turned the oil orange. But it really isn't necessary, so I'm not likely to coat future seitan pepperoni in oil. It's not worth the extra calories.
Seitan of all flavors is good for nomads with limited refrigeration, because none of the ingredients require refrigeration beforehand. So you can be out as long as you want and make your own non-meat meaty protein thing. It's also good for the C in CRVL. I get Anthony's vital wheat glueten and nutritional yeast in big bags. When I see them in grocery stores, the packages are small and expensive.
Oh! One more thing-- the reviews leaned toward doubling spices, which I did the first time. I didnt the second time and liked it just as well. Flexible taste buds?