homemade seitan

An easy recipe for homemade seitan, also known as seasoned wheat gluten. A versatile vegetarian and vegan meatless protein that can be used in stir-fries, curries, and beyond! (Recipe times do not include rest time.)

Basic Homemade Seitan

olive oil

yellow onion

garlic (minced)

salt

paprika

tomato paste

low-sodium vegetable broth

tbsp low-sodium soy sauce ((optional; omit for soy-free))

chickpea flour ((34 grams))

yeast

vital wheat gluten ((193 grams))

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and salt, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is softened slightly.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the garlic and stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is softened and fragrant. Add the sweet paprika and other spices to the pan, stir, and cook for 60 seconds or until fragrant. Remove from the heat.

Use a spatula to transfer the onion-garlic mixture, including oil, to a blender or food processor. Add the tomato paste, vegetable broth, soy sauce if using, chickpea flour, and nutritional yeast. Blend until smooth. (Raw chickpea flour tastes terrible so I don't recommend sampling this).

Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and add the vital wheat gluten, then stir until evenly combined. Once stirred, use your hands to knead the mixture until it becomes more firm and a little bit springy, about 2 minutes. Do note that this will feel wetter and moister than many other seitan recipes, due to the fact that we are steaming it rather than boiling it. The dough will be quite loose and moist, so this won't feel similar to kneading bread.

Prepare boiling water and a steamer (see notes for a description of my setup). Be sure to add plenty of water since this will be steaming for a long time. Form the dough into a vaguely log-shaped blob and then roll it up tightly in a piece of tinfoil, twisting the ends tightly. Depending on the size and shape of your steamer, you may need to separate it into two pieces.

Once the water is boiling, steam the wrapped gluten dough for 1 hour, carefully flipping it over halfway through (I use tongs).

Let the cooked seitan cool to room temperature, then unwrap it and place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours. For best results, slice the seitan as needed for recipes rather than pre-slicing it. The homemade seitan in log form will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

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Seitan

vital wheat gluten (120 g)

whole wheat flour (35 g)

tsp garlic powder, optional

tsp onion powder, optional

water (250 ml),

vegetable stock, (2 liters)

tamari

kombu,

Add the vital wheat gluten, whole wheat flour, garlic, and onion powder to a bowl and stir until well combined.

Add the water and mix until all ingredients are well combined. You don&#8217;t need to knead the seitan, just mix until well combined, that&#8217;s all.

Place the seitan in the bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest for 10-20 minutes.

Make a ball with the seitan dough. It hasn&#8217;t to be perfect as it won&#8217;t change the flavor or texture, just will make your seitan more beautiful.

Add all the remaining ingredients to a large pot (vegetable stock, tamari or soy sauce, and kombu), stir, and bring to a boil. Then add the seitan.

Simmer partially covered for 1 hour. You don&#8217;t need to stir while it&#8217;s cooking.

Remove from the heat and allow it to cool a bit. You can use it immediately or refrigerate it in an airtight container in the stock for about 7-10 days. You can also freeze it in an airtight container, but discard the stock and cut the seitan into big chunks (or slice it) before freeze it. It can last up to 6 months in the freezer.

Use seitan to replace meat in any dish or recipe you want like vegan fajitas, vegan kebab, or skewers. I like to sautée it with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil until golden brown. Add some salt to taste if needed.

Easy recipe, and it came out well. Would try it again but knead it more and not leave it in stock overnight as I prefer a tougher texture.

My first attempt at making my own seitan, and I was looking for a simple recipe! This turned out delicious: flavourful, chewy, very nice texture.

This was incredibly easy to make. I ended up keeping it in the fridge in the broth that it was cooked it. Seemed to marinate itself. Used it for burittos, in soups, and fried up alone. Thanks for the recipe, I had vital wheat gluten for months and was wondering how to use it!

First time making seitan as a new vegan and I'm so impressed with how easy it is!  Made 2 batches last night, one with garlic and herbs and one with carribean spices which is my favourite! 
Thank you so much :)

Made this slightly differently to the recipe but it turned out brilliantly! Really juicy “meat” with so much flavour - would definitely recommend! 

When I made it I used chickpea flour instead of wheat, for the seasoning in the mix I included: 2 garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp of garlic pepper, pinch of salt and 3 tsp of nutritional yeast. The only other thing I did differently was that I only used about 6 cups of stock, and about 45ml of soy sauce. I also cut the seitan in half before cooking it. 

But yeah great recipe and would recommend!

Omg I was always so afraid to make my own but with this was as easy as 123! I’m filipino so a lot of our dishes are meat based so this is the perfect solution to still have the best of both worlds! Thank you for this

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How to make seitan

This homemade Seitan Roast En Croute recipe is the perfect main dish for your vegan holiday table.  Stuffed with vegetarian bread stuffing and wrapped in a puff pastry crust, this is a fantastic plant based replacement for turkey for your Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any special dinner.

Stuffed Vegan Seitan Roast

vegan-friendly bread stuffing

vegan puff pastry, defrosted**

extra firm tofu (frozen, defrosted, and pressed)

vegan butter

onions

celery

Tbsp chopped garlic

thyme

rosemary

water

vital wheat gluten

chicken bouillon powder*

Tbsp all-purpose flour

tsp black pepper

TWO DAYS PRIOR, PREP THE TOFU: Place it...

TWO DAYS PRIOR, PREP THE TOFU: Place it in the freezer (in its container, water and all) until frozen through (usually overnight). Then, remove the tofu from the freezer and let it sit on the counter or in your fridge until defrosted. From here, you can open the package, drain the excess water, and press the extra water out of the tofu block using a tofu press or paper towels. You can also give it a gentle squeeze over the sink after pressing to REALLY get the water out. Weigh the tofu in this state and proceed.

SAUTE THE VEGGIES: Heat a large skillet on...

SAUTE THE VEGGIES: Heat a large skillet on medium high heat and add 1 Tbsp of the vegan butter. Once melted, add the onion and celery, sprinkle them with a pinch of salt, and saute for 5 minutes. Then, add the garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Turn the heat to medium and saute for another 2 minutes. Finally, add the water and remainder of the vegan butter and stir until the butter is completely melted.

BLEND THE WET INGREDIENTS: Remove the skillet from...

BLEND THE WET INGREDIENTS: Remove the skillet from heat and carefully add its contents to a blender or food processor. Add the tofu and blend on high for 1 minute until everything is smooth and well-combined.

MAKE THE SEITAN DOUGH: In a large mixing...

MAKE THE SEITAN DOUGH: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Use a large wooden spoon to create a well in the center of your dry mixture and pour in the contents of the food processor.  Stir until a rough dough is formed. Then, get in there with your hands and knead the dough together for no longer than 30 seconds (set a timer / do NOT overknead.) The dough should be completely combined with no dry spots.

ROLL AND STEAM THE ROAST: Prepare your steaming...

ROLL AND STEAM THE ROAST: Prepare your steaming mechanism and lightly flour a clean counter and rolling pin with the wheat gluten. Place the seitan on the counter and roll it flat into a large rectangle. Line the stuffing along the longer side of the rectangle, about ½ inch from the edge. Use clean, dry hands to roll the seitan upwards over the stuffing and keep rolling upwards until there is no more seitan to roll. Pinch the seam and ends together to seal and roll it in tin foil***. Steam for 30 minutes and let it cool another 10 minutes before unwrapping it.

WRAP AND BAKE THE ROAST: When your roast...

WRAP AND BAKE THE ROAST: When your roast is almost finished cooling, preheat the oven to 400F, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and roll out the puff pastry sheet to be slightly longer than the roast. Carefully unwrap the foil from the roast and re-wrap it tightly and evenly in the puff pastry, pinching the seam and ends to seal. Place your roast on the baking sheet (seam on the bottom) and bake at 400F for 10-15 minutes or until the puff pastry is lightly browned. Let the roast cool 5-10 minutes before slicing, and enjoy!

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This homemade Seitan Roast En Croute recipe is the perfect main dish for your vegan holiday table. Stuffed with vegetarian bread stuffing and wrapped in a puff pastry crust, this is a fantastic plant based replacement for turkey for your Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any special dinner. It takes a fair amount of time to prepare but is pretty easy to put together and is sure to be a big hit with the whole family!

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