Homemade Seitan
Learn to make homemade seitan. The well known meat substitute for vegetarians and vegans. Makes great chicken nuggets, fried chicken, taco's or turkey seitan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup vital wheat gluten
- 1/2 cup garbanzo flour
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
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Before getting started gather supplies: large bowl for mixing, foil for wrapping seitan and a double boiler for steaming the seitan. Wash hands.
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Measure out all the dry ingredients and place in a large bowl.
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Add vegetable broth and knead by hand for about 5 minutes. The mixture will take shape like dough but will become tight and thick. Let sit for 5 minutes.
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Divide dough with a knife making four pieces. Shape each piece into a log. Wrap in foil and close ends. Place in double boiler with lid. Add about 1-2 cups of water in the lower pot and steam for 30-45 minutes. While the seitan is steaming it will expand some so keep an eye on it so the lid stays in place. If you don't have a double boiler you can use a large pan with a steamer basket.
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After steaming the seitan is officially done. Remove from steamer and allow to cool before removing from pan or use tongs to remove from pan and sit aside to cool.
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Seitan can be cut lengthwise into long strips or widthwise. It can be cut as thick or as thin as desired. You can even make crumbles for tacos.
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The seitan can be used right away or can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or longer if placed in the freezer. When storing in freezer keep the seitan in foil wrapper and place in a freezer bag.
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ENJOY!