Barbecue ‘Ribs’
[Vegan]

To Make the "Ribs":

1. Finely chop the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and fresh basil.
2. In a bowl mix, all dry ingredients: TVP, vital wheat gluten, bread crumbs, and all the spices. Mix well and add the remaining ingredients, then knead.
3. Take small portions of dough and form it into a rectangular shape with your hands.
4. Steam for 30 minutes, then stick a bamboo skewer into each piece.

To Make the Sauce:

1. Pour the can of crushed tomatoes into a saucepan.
2. When it begins to bubble, add 2 tablespoons sweet mustard and stir with a whisk until fully incorporated. Add a splash of soy sauce, 1-2 tablespoons liquid smoke, pepper, and 4-5 tablespoons brown sugar, stirring well each time you add an ingredient.

To Serve:

1. Once the sauce is ready, prepare your "ribs" any way you like. They can be grilled, baked in the oven at 350°F, or fried, just until they begin to darken in color a little. If you bake or grill the ribs it's better to spread the sauce on before.
2. However, for frying, the best option is to do it after.