Vegan Seitan Ribs

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Prepare a steaming setup, such as a large pot with a steamer basket, and fill it with water.

   Noin 5 min

   Kokin vinkki: Ensure the water in the pot won't touch the bottom of the steamer basket.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly.

   Noin 2 min

3. 3

   In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the warm vegetable broth, soy sauce, liquid smoke, tomato paste, and olive oil.

   Noin 2 min

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms, then use your hands to knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until it's cohesive and elastic.

   Noin 5 min

   Kokin vinkki: Do not over-knead, as this can make the seitan tough.

5. 5

   Divide the seitan dough into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a 'rib' shape, about 1-inch thick and 4-5 inches long. Wrap each seitan rib tightly in aluminum foil.

   Noin 8 min

6. 6

   Place the foil-wrapped seitan ribs into the steamer basket. Cover the pot and steam for 30 minutes.

   Noin 30 min

   Kokin vinkki: Steaming helps the seitan develop its characteristic chewy texture.

7. 7

   Carefully remove the steamed seitan ribs from the foil. They will be firm to the touch.

   Noin 3 min

   Kokin vinkki: Be careful, as the ribs will be hot.

8. 8

   Arrange the seitan ribs on a baking sheet. Brush them generously with the barbecue sauce.

   Noin 2 min

9. 9

   Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the ribs, brush with more barbecue sauce, and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until caramelized and heated through.

   Noin 35 min

   Kokin vinkki: For an extra smoky flavor, you can finish them on a grill for a few minutes.

10. 10

    Serve hot and enjoy your vegan seitan ribs with your favorite sides.