Steak Bites

These plant-based steak bites offer a juicy texture and a firm, satisfying bite. Using FTP Chunks Dark as the base, they hydrate into a tender structure that takes on seasoning and oil effectively. This recipe shows how quickly versatile steak-style pieces can be prepared with minimal effort.

Ingredients

100 g FTP Chunks Dark SF
23 g spice mix (see below)
60 g vegetable oil

Optional:

1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp butter or vegan butter
A squirt of fresh lemon juice

Spice Mix
Use either a ready-made steak or grill spice blend of your choice, or prepare a simple in-house mix.

Example spice mix:

1 part sea salt
1 part sweet paprika
½ part raw cane sugar
½ part cumin
½ part black pepper

Optional additions:
garlic, onion, chili flakes, rosemary, allspice.

Instructions

Hydration

Place the dried FTP Chunks in a large bowl.
Boil 1 L of water and pour it over the chunks.
Let soak for 15 minutes.
Discard the warm water and rinse briefly with fresh cold water. Let the chunks rest for a few minutes, then drain and allow to drip for about 1 minute.
Gently mix the hydrated chunks with the spice mix. Add 40 g of the vegetable oil and mix until evenly coated.

Pan-frying

Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the marinated chunks and sauté for 4–6 minutes, until a golden-brown crust develops.
If desired, increase the amount of oil during frying to allow the chunks to absorb it and adjust juiciness.
Optional: add garlic, parsley, butter, and lemon juice during the final minute and mix well.

Tip:

For better crust and aroma, fry the pieces like a steak. Do not stir until a golden-brown crust has formed, then turn and cook the other sides.

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