The last recipe from the Constellation Cuisine series, which we have prepared for you in collaboration with Bethesda Polska. We saved perhaps the most iconic “dish” for last, the Starfield sandwich, which caused a sensation during Starfield Direct, where one of the game’s developers boasted about her routine in the game of collecting heaps of sandwiches and accumulating them on her ship. An additional easter egg was the bitten version of the sandwich, which was also showcased in the pre-release material.
Early at the beginning of the game, we can also encounter the distinctive motif related to the sandwich – in one of the initial quests, as we enter the base, we can steal a sandwich right from under the nose of an NPC, and he will meaningfully comment on it! There are plenty of opportunities in the game to stumble upon a sandwich, whether bitten or whole, but remember not to steal it in plain sight, as even such a minor offense can land you in space jail…
In Starfield, you can find numerous synthetic substitutes for meat products, as well as special nutritional mixes, which might not necessarily be delicious but certainly serve as quick food that doesn’t require cooking, perfect for busy space explorers. That’s why our sandwich version is based on a plant-based “faux-meat” made from wheat gluten (seitan – easily available online or in vegan/organic stores) and spices to resemble real salami sausage. It’s surprisingly easy to make, and if you’re curious about such innovations, we highly recommend trying it! You can experiment with the amount and type of spices to find your favorite blend. As for the rest of the ingredients, we kept it minimal, especially since the recipe for this sandwich is “listed” on a note hanging in the kitchen section on our first ship in the game. It consists of white bread, lettuce, cheese, and “multi-meat”. The list doesn’t include any sauces – but it would be a good idea to spread the sandwich with mayo and mustard, so it isn’t dry.
It’s also worth mentioning that there are several types of sandwiches in Starfield, and you can produce them at the cooking station if you know the right recipes. It’s a system quite similar to the one implemented in Fallout 76 and 4. An ideal activity for space explorers with a culinary flair – especially since one of the protagonist’s specialties to choose from is indeed “Cook”, and Gastronomy is a perk, which lets you produce special dishes and drinks and discover additional recipes in the research lab.
Sponsored post in collaboration with Bethesda Polska.
RECIPE VIDEO
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“THE SANDWICH” WITH MULTI-MEAT [VEGAN] SALAMI
Starfield
PREPARATION TIME: approx. 3h
PRICE: average
NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 10 servings
DIFFICULTY: easy
YOU NEED
bowls
knife
pot with a steamer
baking paper
aluminum foil
INGREDIENTS:
MULTI-MEAT SALAMI – DRY INGREDIENTS
1 cup of gluten (seitan) powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons inactive yeast flakes
2 tablespoons potato starch
1.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon gyro seasoning
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
MULTI-MEAT SALAMI – WET INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons mustard
2 tablespoons beet borscht concentrate or beet juice
1 teaspoon tomato paste
3 dried tomatoes, chopped
1/3 block (80g) of smoked tofu, crumbled
2/3 cup water
SANDWICH
toast bread
processed cheese slices
mustard
ketchup
iceberg lettuce
PREPARATION
MULTI-MEAT SALAMI – DOUGH
- Put all dry ingredients into a bowl and mix well with a fork.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients (excluding water), add crumbled tofu using your fingers, mix well, then pour in water and mix until combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mix with a fork, then knead by hand just until combined.
- Shape the dough into a thick cylinder, similar to salami. Tap it with your hands to make it dense and smooth out its surface.
- Wrap it tightly in baking paper, then in aluminum foil. Twist the ends (like candy in a wrapper).
COOKING THE VEGETABLE SALAMI
- Fill the pot with water, place the upper part of the steamer on the pot and cover. Bring the water to a boil.
- Place the salami wrapped in paper and foil in the steamer.
- Cover the pot and steam for about 1h.
- Remove the salami from the steamer, slightly peel back the foil and paper to release steam, and let it cool completely.
- For a better consistency, refrigerate the salami for at least 3h, preferably 12h. Then slice it thinly.
SERVING
Spread mayo and mustard on the sandwich. Add lettuce, cheese, and slices of plant-based salami. Take a bite and enjoy the wonders of faux meat!
Sponsored post in collaboration with Bethesda Polska.