Homemade Seitan - Mock Meat

Name: Homemade Seitan - Mock Meat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup hot water; 1 vegetable bouillon cube; ½ tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tsp liquid smoke; 1½ cup vital wheat gluten; ¼ cup chickpea flour; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp chicken spice mix; 1 tsp sweet paprika powder

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Derived from wheat gluten, seitan boasts a meaty texture and an incredible ability to absorb flavours. With a history rooted in East Asian cuisine, this protein-packed powerhouse has become a staple for those seeking a hearty and satisfying meat alternative.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
Servings: 4

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Ingredients

For 4 people

Cooking for

1 cuphot water
1vegetable bouillon cube
0.5 tbspvegetable oil
2 tspreduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tspliquid smoke
1.5 cupvital wheat gluten
0.25 cupchickpea flour
2 tsponion powder
2 tspgarlic powder
2 tspchicken spice mix
1 tspsweet paprika powder

Steps

1
Combine all the wet ingredients in a jar or small bowl. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, mix together the remaining dry ingredients.
3
Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix until it combines into a dough.
4
Knead the dough for 4 to 5 minutes.
5
Bring a pot of water to a boil and insert a steamer basket. Place the seitan in the middle of the basket and steam, covered, for 30 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat and allow to cool before using in your favourite recipes. Tear, shred, cut, or pulse in a food processor to make pieces of any size. Enjoy!

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Per portion

Calories: ~47.7 kcal
Protein: ~2 g
Fat: ~2.2 g
Carbs: ~4.9 g
Fiber: ~0.9 g
Sodium: ~90.5 mg

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