Ingredients
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4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups water
6 cups vegetable broth (for simmering)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (for simmering)
2 teaspoons onion powder (for simmering)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (for simmering)
Instructions
- Combine flour and water to form a shaggy dough, then knead for 8 minutes until smooth.
- Submerge the dough ball in cool water and let it rest for at least 1 hour.
- Massage the dough underwater to release starch, replacing the water several times until it is translucent.
- Drain the protein for 15 minutes, then braid and knot the dough to develop fiber structure.
- Simmer the braided protein in the broth, soy sauce, and spices for 60 minutes on low heat.
- Cool completely, shred along the grain, and sear in a pan with oil before serving.
Notes
- Do not boil the protein; a gentle simmer prevents a spongy texture.
- Save the starch water for other recipes to minimize waste.
- The chilling step is essential for the best shredding consistency.
- Prep Time: 40 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Global Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 0mg