Sweet and Spicy Seitan
Ingredients
Wet
- 1 cup (190g) canned chickpeas
- 1/2 cup (125ml) vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Dry
- 1 cup (130g) vital wheat gluten
- 2/3 cup (75g) chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
Glaze
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- zest of 1/2 lime
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or agave
Preparation
Blend the wet ingredients first.
Add the dry ingredients and blend for 2-3 minutes.
Shape a dough ball.
Make 5 pieces and shape them.
Simmer in vegetable stock for 15 minutes.
Fry the fillets in oil and add the glaze.
Stir on medium heat until the sauce is reduced.
Serving suggestions
Serve with rice and some spring onions.
Tips
Seitan is high in protein and can be used as a mock chicken substitute.
This recipe makes 5 servings, each about 260 calories with 28g protein, 52g carbs, and 5g fat.
