In many Asian markets, you can find a wide variety of faux meats, ranging from mock lamb to vegan duck. Many of the types I've tried recently are made from seitan instead of soy, which tends to have a lighter, more airy texture. And one of my favorites so far is mock pork, which I used recently to make "pork" skewers over noodles.
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The marinade for the "pork" is a cinch to make, and it's easily absorbed by the seitan-based faux meat. It has just a touch of heat from the chilies and a good dose of lemongrass, which gives the dish a fresher flavor.
I personally like to pull my "pork" off the skewers and eat it with noodles, but you could eat this over rice, with veggies, or even on its own with a dipping sauce on the side.
Enjoy!
'Pork' Skewers Over Noodles
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 shallots, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. minced Thai chili
2 Tbsp. minced lemongrass
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted and ground
2 Tbsp. oyster mushroom sauce
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 lbs. faux pork
Salt, to taste
1 lb. cooked noodles
•In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil, shallots, garlic, chili, lemongrass, sesame seeds, oyster mushroom sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Add the faux pork pieces, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
•Heat an outdoor grill or a grill pan. Soak 30 bamboo skewers in warm water for 30 minutes.
•Thread the faux pork onto the skewers. Brush both sides of the "pork" with additional marinade and season with salt. Grill over moderately high heat until done, about 4 to 5 minutes.
•Serve over the cooked noodles.
Makes 6 servings
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Comments ( 4 )
what did u used for the vegan pork??
Posted by Kary | November 19, 2008 6:19 PM
Posted on November 19, 2008 18:19
You know, even back in my meat eating days I never liked pork. But this, this, just looks scrumptious.
Of course, the simple recipe (and yummy picture) only helps.
Cheers!
Posted by Almost Vegetarian | November 21, 2008 11:39 AM
Posted on November 21, 2008 11:39
Sounds tasty.
Posted by Meatlover | November 22, 2008 1:36 AM
Posted on November 22, 2008 01:36
Please help me: what is faux pork made of?
Posted by Laura | December 16, 2008 12:06 PM
Posted on December 16, 2008 12:06