Vegan Vietnamese Lemongrass Mock Meat Skewers

Ingredients

• For the Lemongrass Marinade:

• 2 stalks lemongrass, outer layers removed, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar or brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1 Salt and black pepper to taste

• For the Mock Meat Skewers:

• 16 -20 pieces of vegan mock meat (such as seitan or tempeh), cut into cubes
• 1 Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

• For Serving:

• 1 Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, Thai basil)
• 1 Sliced cucumber
• 1 Dipping sauce (prepared nuoc cham sauce or a vegan alternative)