Smoky Vegan Hot Dogs
Smoky homemade vegan hot dogs with a satisfying snap. Easy to make, great on the grill or stovetop, and way better than store-bought.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces extra-firm silken tofu such as vacuum-packed Mori-Nu brand
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
For serving
- 8 hot dog buns
- All the condiments mustard, sauerkraut, relish, ketchup if you must
Instructions
Make the hot dog mix:
- In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, puree the tofu, ketchup, broth, olive oil, and soy sauce until completely smooth, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to make sure you get everything.
- In a large bowl, mix together the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper. Make a well in the center and add the tofu mixture. Use the rubber spatula to mix until well combined, and then use your hands to further knead the mixture until it's a well-formed dough with a little spring to it.
Form and steam the dogs:
- Prepare your steaming apparatus. Have ready eight 10-inch squares of parchment and eight 10-inch sheets of aluminum foil.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a hot dog shape. Place a dog at the bottom of a square of parchment and roll it up. Then place it in a piece of foil and roll it up, this time, tightly sealing the ends like a Tootsie Roll. Repeat with the remaining dogs.
- Steam the hot dogs for about 40 minutes, until very firm. Let them cool completely before unwrapping.
Cook the dogs:
- Preheat a cast iron pan or skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Cook the dogs for about 3 minutes, turning them a few times, until browned on all sides.
- While you’re cooking them, toast the buns. You can do that in the oven, in the toaster or in another pan. Or don’t toast them if you prefer! Some people like that.
Serve!
- Serve in toasted hot dog buns with mustard and sauerkraut, or however you like them.
- Note: These are also great on the grill. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium high and cook for about 3 minutes, turning once, until you get nice grill marks.
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