Mock Chicken Loaf Florentine With Chickenless Gravy Recipes

MOCK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Leave tofu in original package and place in freezer for 72 hours.
• Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Place package of tofu in water and allow to thaw, approximately 10 minutes. When thawed, remove from package, place in a piece of cheesecloth, and squeeze out liquid. Shred, dice, or slice tofu and include in your favorite recipe.

MOCK CHICKEN LOAF FLORENTINE WITH CHICKENLESS GRAVY

Steps:

• Steam the spinach and drain well.
• Heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat and cook onion until transparent, about 5 minutes.
• Dissolve the vegan chicken bouillon powder or bouillon cube in the boiling water.
• Add the TVP to the boiling water and let stand for about 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Pat the tofu dry, then mash.
• In large bowl, combine the TVP mixture, spinach, cooked onions, and tofu.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients and pour mixture into a lightly greased 8 1/2 X 4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
• Smooth the top and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until brown on top.
• To make the gravy: In large saucepan, simmer all ingredients except for flour for approximately 5 minutes.
• Slowly add the flour (by tablespoons), whisking after each addition, until desired thickness is reached.
• Let loaf stand for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and turn out onto a platter. Serve with gravy.

MOCK CHICKEN LEGS

Steps:

• Combine ground pork, ground veal, salt, paprika, green pepper and pineapple. Shape like a chicken leg around a wooden skewer. Roll in bread crumbs, then in egg slightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water and again in bread crumbs.
• Let stand 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Brown in frying pan in hot fat, add a little water, then reduce temperature. Cover tightly and let cook slowly for 45 minutes.