Salami

Still in testing phase

 Ingredients:

1 C. celery, chopped

1 C. yellow onion, chopped

pinch of salt to saute

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3/4 C. water

2 cloves garlic

1/4 C. soy sauce or tamari (or gluten free substitute)

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. liquid smoke

3 T. tomato paste (can substitute with ketchup)

2/3 C. nutritional yeast flakes

1 tsp. fennel seeds (or more)

1 T. smoked paprika

2 T. extra virgin olive oil

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1/2 cup tapioca pearls

2 tsp. whole black peppercorns (or cracked if you prefer)

2 C. vital wheat gluten (or 2 cups GF flour with 2 tsp guar gum or xantham gum)

without oil saute celery and onion with a pinch of salt

add this to everything in second section

add a mixture of the tapioca pearls, peppercorns, and wheat gluten

mix together.  knead dough until everything is well incorporated.

roll into 2 tubes and warp tightly with parchment paper and tin foil

steam or pressure cook45 minutes in indirect water.

wrap in 2 logs and steam 45 minutes