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Vegan Okara Sausage (with Customizable Flavours)
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Vegan Okara Sausage (with Customizable Flavours)

Vegan Okara Sausage uses soy milk byproduct (okara) blended with vegetable stock, tomato paste, and seasoning, combined with vital wheat gluten for structure. The dough is wrapped and steamed, resulting in a firmer texture reminiscent of sausage. The recipe offers flexibility in flavorings and substitutes, making it a customizable plant-based protein option with a satisfying bite and fat content balanced by added coconut or other oils.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 6 sausages (100g each)
Calories: 195 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • ½ okara around 1/2 cup to 1 cup; see Note 1 for substitution options, from 1 batch homemade soy milk
  • 1 cup vegetable stock or soy milk
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Maggi sauce or soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil (see Note 2)
  • 1–2 tbsp seasoning of choice (see Spice Mixes section for sausage flavour options)
  • 1½ cup vital wheat gluten

Instructions

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  1. Mix together all the ingredients thoroughly. Let rest, covered, for 15 minutes before proceeding.
  2. Give the dough a few more mixes—you should see its texture has now changed, having formed lumpy strands. Divide the dough into six pieces.
  3. Place each piece on a sheet of aluminum foil and mold into a rough sausage-looking shape. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil and twist the ends to seal. No worries if they're a bit misshapen and lumpy; they'll expand into a nice proper sausage shape once steamed.
  4. Set the sausages on a steamer rack or trivet and steam for 1½ hours on the stovetop (make sure to check on the water occasionally to see that the pot hasn't boiled dry), or 45 minutes in the Instant Pot (Steam setting on High Pressure using 1 cup of water, full natural release).
  5. Sausages are ready when they are cool enough to handle, but taste best after chilling in the fridge overnight. You can use them in a recipe or eat them right away as a snack.

Notes

  • Okara quantity varies depending on soy milk straining; substitute with mashed beans or tofu if unavailable.
  • Coconut oil is preferred for richer flavor and mouthfeel, but grapeseed or olive oils work well as alternatives.
  • Reducing the oil quantity is possible, but it may affect moisture and texture since sausages are expected to be somewhat fatty.
  • Steamed sausages taste best after chilling overnight in the fridge before use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 495mg (21%) Potassium 156mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 169IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 102mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 sausages (100g each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195

% Daily Value*

Calories 195kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 495mg 21%
Potassium 156mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 169IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 102mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.