Vegan Paprika Sausage

Ingredients

• 200 gGluten
• 200 mlWater
• 30 mlSoy sauce
• 30 mlOil
• 150 gOnion
• 150 gBell pepper
• 15 gPaprika powder
• 2 gChili powder
• 2 gCoriander
• 0.5 gCardamom
• 1 gThyme
• 1 gOregano
• 6 gSalt
• 1 gPepper
• 150 gTofu

Instructions

1. 1

   Preparation

   • Wash and finely dice the onion and bell pepper.
   • Crumble the tofu by hand if using.
   • Measure out paprika, chili and dried spices.
2. 2

   Make the dough

   • Mix vital wheat gluten with smoked paprika, chili and ground spices in a bowl.
   • Stir water, soy sauce and 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil and add to dry mix.
   • Add crumbled tofu if using.
   • Combine briefly with a fork, then knead 3–4 minutes until elastic. Do not overwork.
   • Divide into 4 portions and shape into sausage rolls. Wrap each tightly in foil or roasting film.
3. 3

   Pre-cook and finish

   • Poach the wrapped sausages in simmering (not boiling) water for 25–30 minutes to firm up the gluten.
   • Remove, unwrap and let cool slightly.
   • Fry in a pan with 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil until browned all over (3–5 minutes per side) or finish on the grill.
   • Fry the prepared onion and pepper separately and serve with the sausages.