Soy "sauerbraten"

Ingredients

1 tvp chunks
16 ml ketchup
350 ml water
120 ml cider vinegar
16 ml honey
1 bay leaf
8 gr cornstarch
30 ml soy sauce
120 ml soy sour cream
30 ml oil

Instructions

Combine TVP chunks, ketchup & water. Soak for 5 minutes. Add an additional cup of water & simmer on top of the stove for 20 minutes, till tender. Combine vinegar, half c water, honey, bay leaf & cloves in a pan. Bring to a boil & then add TVP. Remove from heat & let marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Remove TVP chunks & set aside. Drain marinade, remove cloves. Add cornstarch, soy sauce & sour cream to the marinade. Heat oil in a skillet. Add TVP chunks & cook till heated through. Stir in marinade & cook for a few minutes more. Serve over noodles. VT February 1992