Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook
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Recipe Review
Queezle_Sister from Salt Lake City, UT
Maybe I did something wrong...
...but for me, this was fine, just not great or awesome.
I was impressed at how nicely the dough came together. A bowl that looked impossibly dry, after a few minutes, mixed into a somewhat stiff dough that I easily kneaded. I timed the 3 minutes, divided, and flattened into "cutlets".
Cooking took place in a cast iron pan. I noticed these were not sticking, and I didn't add much oil (none after the first side). Maybe more oil would have given these a crust, and developed the flavor more?
I also made the suggested mustard sauce, but for us, it didn't elevate this much.
Comments
Leeka - 25th June 2011
Maybe these are the type of thing that grow on people? When I make them, I usually double the recipe, especially if I'm using canned chickpeas so I can use up the whole can. I never bother kneading for 3 minutes either - LOL! I ususally just squeeze all the ingredients together with my hands once the chickpeas and liquids are well mixed. I may actually be altering the ratios of ingredients slightly so they are moister on the inside and crispy-chewy on the outside. I'm sorry these didn't wow you. I love the hints of lemon zest, garlic and thyme when I bite into these.
Queezle_Sister - 25th June 2011
I'll probably try them again. I was hoping I'd hear some ideas from you. Next time I'll make them moister, and up the lemon zest and spices. On reflecting, I also think this might be a better winter dish, something to make when we don't have all the great local produce.
Leeka, do you eat these as cutlets, or in a sandwich? I served them as if they were a veal cutlet (on the plate), but putting them into a sandwich might be better for my family. Thanks for your comments.
Leeka - 25th June 2011
No problem, I'm glad to help! I think you're right about these being a winter dish. And I always play around with recipes like this once I find one I like.
We started out eating these as a cutlet served on a plate with sides but now when I make them we tend to eat them as finger food, as a snack or even in a wrap. You can slice them up with some kind of hummus, sauce, salsa etc. and chopped tomatoes and other veggies rolled up together. I usually throw them in the toaster oven to reheat them for a few minutes if I'm eating them this way the next day. I've made the patties smaller too, like flattened falafels. I hope that helps.
By the way, I have the Cheater Baked Beans in the oven right now! I can't wait to try them.
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