Vegetarian Thai Satay

Name: Vegetarian Thai Satay
Ingredients: 1 pound wheat gluten or soy protein strips, vegetarian chicken, or 1 block medium to firm tofu; 1/2 red or yellow onion , sliced into wedges for skewering, optional; For the Satay Marinade:; 1/4 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; 1/2 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