basic seitan

An easy to prepare homemade seitan recipe that&#x27;s as flavorful as the store-bought variety...but more affordable! Perfect for any recipe that calls for basic, pre-made seitan. Can be sliced, crumbled or cubed for use in everything from sandwiches to stir fries.Instructions included for two different cooking methods, steaming and simmering.Yield: 1 pound (serves 4-5)

Homemade Seasoned Seitan

vital wheat gluten (150 g)

Tbsp chickpea flour (22 g)

yeast

onion powder

garlic powder

paprika,

vegetable broth

soy sauce

Tbsp balsamic vinegar

tsp apple cider vinegar

garlic, grated on a microplane zester

olive oil

For steaming the seitan: add a few inches of water to a large pot and set up a steamer basket. Make sure the water doesn&#x27;t touch the bottom of the basket. Bring the water to a simmer.*See Notes for instructions on the simmering cooking method.

In a large bowl whisk together the vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika and salt.

In a separate bowl whisk together the broth, soy sauce, both vinegars, zested/pureed garlic, and olive oil.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir to combine. Transfer to a solid surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes. The dough should start to feel tough and more resistant. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes, then knead a few more times. If making nugget-style chunks, tear off pieces of seitan from the dough ball. For larger steaks, use your hands to stretch the dough into an approximately 3/4-inch-thick rectangle (refer to photos above). Cut into 4 equal-sized pieces and place in the steamer basket. Cover the pot, and set a timer for 15 minutes.

At the 15 minute mark, flip the seitan (be careful of the steam), and set the timer for 15 more minutes. Use tongs to remove one piece, and place it on a cutting board. The center should feel very firm when pressed with the tongs. You can also slice it through the center to check for doneness. If needed, steam for another 5 to 10 minutes. *Steaks usually require about 5-10 minutes longer than smaller chunks.

Transfer to a plate to cool. Use in your favorite saute or stir fry, or refrigerate for later use. After chilling overnight, the seitan will be even meatier and more firm.

Made with just four ingredients and cooked in a pressure cooker, this Basic Seitan Recipe couldn't be easier to make and comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Basic Seitan Recipe

vital wheat gluten

salt

water

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry...

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.

Add in the 3/4 cup of water and...

Add in the 3/4 cup of water and stir the mixture together. A squishy dough will come together immediately, but just keep stirring until all the dry ingredients are incorporated into the dough.

On a cutting board, knead the dough for...

On a cutting board, knead the dough for about 3-5 minutes until you press your finger into the center and the dough bounces right back.

Chop the dough into bite size pieces and...

Chop the dough into bite size pieces and place them in an even layer on the bottom of your pressure cooker.

Pour water into the bottom of your pressure...

Pour water into the bottom of your pressure cooker until water is almost covering the top of the seitan pieces. It's okay if some of the seitan is still above the water line.

Cover your pressure cooker and cook the seitan...

Cover your pressure cooker and cook the seitan on the manual or meat setting for 16 minutes.

After 16 minutes, release the pressure and remove...

After 16 minutes, release the pressure and remove the pressure cooker lid.

The seitan will have expanded so feel free...

The seitan will have expanded so feel free to cut the seitan chunks into smaller bite size pieces.

Use the seitan in stir fries, curries, or...

Use the seitan in stir fries, curries, or on top of pizza.

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