Vegetarian Thai Satay

Ingredients

• 1
  pound wheat gluten or soy protein strips, vegetarian chicken, or 1 block medium to firm tofu
• ½
  red or yellow onion , sliced into wedges for skewering, optional
• For the Satay Marinade:
• ¼
  cup minced lemongrass
• 2
  shallots, or 1/4 cup sliced red onion
• 3
  to 4 cloves garlic
• 1
  to 2 fresh red chilies, or 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1
  thumb-size piece galangal or ginger , sliced
• ½
  teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2
  tablespoons ground coriander
• 2
  teaspoons ground cumin
• 2
  tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 3
  tablespoons regular soy sauce
• 6
  tablespoons brown sugar
• 3
  tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt to taste