Soysage

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupDry soybeans
2Pieces kombu or kelp each about two pieces long
2tablespoonsWhole wheat bread flour
¾cupRolled oats
1tablespoonCanola or light sesame oil
5tablespoonsSoymilk
2tablespoonsNutritional yeast
¼teaspoonGround fennel seed
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
1tablespoonTamari
¼teaspoonDried oregano
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonCayenne
2largesGarlic cloves; minced
½mediumOnion; finely chopped
¼teaspoonDijon mustard
teaspoonDried sage OR- ground allspice
¼cupWater
¼cupCider vinegar TO
8tablespoonsGluten flour

Directions

Soak the soybeans and one piece of kombu in about five times their volume of water overnight. Discard soaking water and kombu, rinse the beans and cook in about 4C water w/the other piece of kombu.

Cook until soft, about four hours, and drain. Coarsely chop the beans and kombu, then mix in all remaining ingredients until you get a medium stiff mess. Pack the mix tightly into an oven safe glass or stainless steel bowl and cover tightly w/foil, carefully sealing the edges. Invert a shallow, heat resistant bowl on the bottom of a large stock pot or dutch oven. Pour in enough water to cover the bowl, then place the soysage over the bowl. Bring to a simmer, cover and steam about an hour and a half, checking occaionally to add water if needed. Let cool and use.

Makes 3C

This is from Brother Ron Pickarski's great book _Friendly_Foods_, Berkeley, CA, Ten Speed Press 1991.

From: mad4@... (Bill Maddex)