GLUTEN STEAK

3/4 cup gluten, sliced big
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons tomato catsup
1/2 small onion, sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Brown sugar to taste
Vegetable oil
Parsley, onion rings, and bell pepper rings (optional)

• Soak gluten in soy sauce, water, and catsup for about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside mixture.
• Fry gluten in vegetable oil and set aside.
• Saute onion, then add soy sauce-catsup mixture and mix.
• Add sugar and salt to taste.
• Add cornstarch and stir until sauce thickens. Simmer for 2 minutes.
• Pour sauce over gluten
• Garnish with parsley, onion rings, and bell pepper rings.
• Serve hot.

(Source: Cooking Smart by Blecenda Miranda-Varona & David Arsulo Varona)