Makes: 4 servings 
Time: 2 1/2 hours, almost completely unattended

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup vital wheat gluten flour, plus more for shaping

• 1/3 cup red lentils, rinsed and picked over

• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt

• 3 inches fresh ginger, scrubbed and cut into coins

• 2 teaspoons turmeric

• 3 bay leaves

Instructions

1. Put the vital wheat gluten flour and lentils in a large bowl. Sp…