How To Make Seitan (beef Flavor)

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How To Make Seitan (beef Flavor)

Description

I have purchased packages of Seitan at the health food store, but have always wondered how to make it myself. I found a great recipe from Vegan Lunch Cast and decided to try it. It is simmering in the pot at the moment, so I don't know how it tastes, but I'll bet it's better then store bought.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 1 Hr 0 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 10
  • 2 vital wheat gluten


  • 2tablespoons spelt flour


  • 1⁄4 nutritional yeast


  • 1 1⁄2 cold water


  • 1⁄2 tamari


  • 1 ketchup


  • 1tablespoon oil (I used olive)


  • 2 garlic cloves


  • 1 lemon zest


  • 12 cold water


  • 1⁄2 tamari

Directions

  • Combine the dry ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. I used my Kitchen Aid and it worked perfectly.
  • Using the paddle attachment on the mixer slowly combine the dry ingredients.
  • In a smaller bowl combine the wet ingredients and mix well with a whisk.
  • Stop the stand mixer and add the wet ingredients to the dry all at once and slowly incorporate the wet into the dry.
  • I added about 4 more tablespoons of spelt flour to the mix as I thought it was too wet. Mix for 5 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes turn the dough out onto a cutting board and form it into a loaf shape and let it sit until broth comes to a boil. Turn the heat down to low at this point.
  • Cut the loaf into 6 equal pieces and lower each one gently into the simmering broth and let it simmer covered for about 1 hour. Remember DO NOT LET THIS BOIL! It will create holes in your Seitan.
  • The Seitan will be spongy and holes will make it even more so. You want to avoid that.
  • After the hour is up remove the Seitan from the pot and place on a dish to cool. If you have room in the fridge this would be a good place to cool it down.
  • Remember, it has to be thoroughly cooled before its ready. Don't be temped to dig in until it's cold.
  • You can use this immediately, or store it in it's broth in the fridge for about 5 days. You can even put the big chunks in a zip lock bag and freeze.
  • The Seitan can be used in place of any meat product, you can even grind it in the food processor and use it for burger if you wish.
  • Another way to use this is to take a few big pieces and dip in flour, soy milk and bread crumbs and fry or bake it, then top with your favorite gravy.
  • Bon Appetit!