My first try was using washed flour, which was a dismal failure, I ended up with solid dense rubber chunks that were almost inedible.
This is my second try, using vital wheat gluten – so much easier!
I mixed the VWG 1:1 with seasoned water, fried at a lowish temp m, boiled for 20 minutes in a steak tips marinade, then fried for a little more.
Came a pretty good, flavorful, but a bit chewier than I’d prefer.
I’ll try some variations in cooking to try to improve it.
Any tips for where to get cheap bulk VWG?
by Terminus1066
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The first picture looks like a dookie dude
So you fry, then boil, then fry again? I’ve only tried once, with washed flour 🤢 I’ve got Vital Wheat Gluten. I’ll have to try it.
Agreed on pic 1, but 2 and 3 look great!
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I hate supporting Amazon, but the 4lb bag of Anthony’s VWG is by far the cheapest I’ve ever found.
If you want better texture and ease of making, mix your ingredients into a very shaggy dough, then pulse it in the food processor until it has come together. You’ll get a very smooth and easy to work with dough, with almost no effort.