Ingredients
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1/2 cup boiling water
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1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
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3 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos (gluten-free if needed for gf diet) or 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed for gf diet)
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1 teaspoon maple syrup
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1/4 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
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1/2 cup textured vegetable protein (gluten-free if needed for diet)
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2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon crushed sage
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1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne
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oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Stir boiling water with liquid smoke (if using), soy sauce, maple syrup, and molasses.
- Meanwhile, mix TVP with dry seasonings; stir to incorporate. Combine wet and dry mixtures. Then allow the TVP to absorb the moisture for about 5 minutes while you heat the oil.
- Fry mixture in oil in an uncovered frying pan on medium heat, about 5 minutes (or until browned), stirring occasionally.