Vegan Salami

1h 15m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Add all the white wet ingredients except water to a food processor and process until the tofu has liquified.
  2. 2Remove 3 cups of the liquid and save for later.
  3. 3Add a cup of VWG and process until the dough comes together. Add warm water if needed.
  4. 4Remove the white dough.
  5. 5Add the 3 cups of white liquid back into the processor. Add all of the red wet ingredients except water and process. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  6. 6Add 2 cups of VWG and process until the dough comes together. Add warm water if needed.
  7. 7Remove the red dough and add small batches of the red and white doughs together in a food processor. Pulse until they mix together. Do not over-mix.
  8. 8Add the mixed dough to a ham press or wrap tightly in foil and pressure cook on high for 1 hour.
  9. 9Let it cool.
  10. 10Slice and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 package (14 oz) extra firm tofu with the liquid
  • 1 cup plant milk
  • 1 splash white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp MSG/mushroom powder
  • 2 tbsp smoked salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 0.25 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup vital wheat gluten (VWG)
  • 3 cups processed white wet mixture
  • 0.125 cup beetroot powder or red food coloring
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp ground mustard seed
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp ground black pepper
  • 0.5 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tbsp ground cayenne
  • 1 dash spicy red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 cup vegan red wine
  • 1 tbsp dried fennel seeds
  • 0.25 cup warm water
  • 2 cups vital wheat gluten (VWG)

Equipment

food processorInstant Potham pressaluminum foil