I probably haven’t had a McDonald’s McRib in about 25 years, but every once in a while I get a flashback to that flavor profile. Here’s a vegan version of the McD’s favorite:
For the seitan (5 servings):
1 cup vital wheat gluten
1/4 cup chickpea flour (or other flour)
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
4-5 servings BBQ seasoning or rub (depending on preference, aim for 8-15% of your daily sodium intake per serving)
Stir ingredients together then add just enough water to incorporate all the flour. You want to knead it just a little bit, maybe two minutes. Once cooked, this will have a pretty tender texture that’s quite similar to a commercial pork riblet.
Cut into five similarly sized portions.
Steam in a covered pot for 35 minutes, then flip for another 35 minutes. Remove from pot and let cool.
To prepare the sandwich:
Cut a serving of seitan into sort of thick slices (maybe 6mm). Also cut up a serving of your favorite type of onion. (I went with a red onion). Fry in a pan until the onions are slightly softened and the seitan is lightly browned.
Reduce heat and toss in the pan with a bit of your favorite barbecue sauce. (I went with Stubb’s, which is a little less sweet than a lot of options.)
Place the ingredients from your pan on a baguette (toasted if you prefer). A cornmeal-dusted roll is also a great option if you can find it.
Top with pickles and serve. (I tried it with cheese, as well, but that honestly didn’t add much to the mix.)
FridgesArePeopleToo on
The red onion sticking out makes it look like a sea monster lol
ChillBetty on
And now you know how to speak with a New Zealand accent!
SadUnderstanding900 on
That sea monster’s got some serious veggie swagger! 😂🌱
AceofToons on
I honestly thought that was tentacles and we were on /r/StupidFood 😅
Ekerd_R on
… Might be a mimic…
MarioRex on
It actually looks really interesting, and I’m glad that it’s not just me who thought it was a sea monster sticking out of the sandwich.
Repulsive-Loquat-496 on
Haha, the MockRib Sea Monster strikes again! Love it. 😂🌱
EdRattan on
That tongue-like piece is throwing me off.
tuttifruttiloopy on
Onion tentacles
reverendtricky on
Too bad Morning Star stopped selling the “riblet” .. fake meat and tasted just like the mcrib…
WhiteDoveBooks on
Don’t like the look of those tentacles trying to get out.
Honest-Emu-2530 on
Haha, the sea monster onion definitely adds some epic flavor! 🌊
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I probably haven’t had a McDonald’s McRib in about 25 years, but every once in a while I get a flashback to that flavor profile. Here’s a vegan version of the McD’s favorite:
For the seitan (5 servings):
1 cup vital wheat gluten
1/4 cup chickpea flour (or other flour)
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
4-5 servings BBQ seasoning or rub (depending on preference, aim for 8-15% of your daily sodium intake per serving)
Stir ingredients together then add just enough water to incorporate all the flour. You want to knead it just a little bit, maybe two minutes. Once cooked, this will have a pretty tender texture that’s quite similar to a commercial pork riblet.
Cut into five similarly sized portions.
Steam in a covered pot for 35 minutes, then flip for another 35 minutes. Remove from pot and let cool.
To prepare the sandwich:
Cut a serving of seitan into sort of thick slices (maybe 6mm). Also cut up a serving of your favorite type of onion. (I went with a red onion). Fry in a pan until the onions are slightly softened and the seitan is lightly browned.
Reduce heat and toss in the pan with a bit of your favorite barbecue sauce. (I went with Stubb’s, which is a little less sweet than a lot of options.)
Place the ingredients from your pan on a baguette (toasted if you prefer). A cornmeal-dusted roll is also a great option if you can find it.
Top with pickles and serve. (I tried it with cheese, as well, but that honestly didn’t add much to the mix.)
The red onion sticking out makes it look like a sea monster lol
And now you know how to speak with a New Zealand accent!
That sea monster’s got some serious veggie swagger! 😂🌱
I honestly thought that was tentacles and we were on /r/StupidFood 😅
… Might be a mimic…
It actually looks really interesting, and I’m glad that it’s not just me who thought it was a sea monster sticking out of the sandwich.
Haha, the MockRib Sea Monster strikes again! Love it. 😂🌱
That tongue-like piece is throwing me off.
Onion tentacles
Too bad Morning Star stopped selling the “riblet” .. fake meat and tasted just like the mcrib…
Don’t like the look of those tentacles trying to get out.
Haha, the sea monster onion definitely adds some epic flavor! 🌊
Mmmm does it taste just like dead flesh ?
I really love this vegetarian meal!