SPICY SEITAN

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This is the seitan recipe I came up with after looking at two fairly popular recipes (http://vegandad.blogspot.com/2008/06/veggie-lunch-meat.html and http://www.postpunkkitchen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=15959&p=1). This recipe makes a nice sized (7 to 8 inches I suppose) sausage like loaf and can probably be easily changed to your taste based on what spices you use. Note: if you want it to be more like the former recipe (like lunch meat) cook it longer (30-45 mins steaming, 45 mins baking), if you're looking for a nice ground beef substitute 30-35 mins steaming, then another 30-35 mins baking is better. I've used the longer cooked seitan in stuffing and the lesser cooked in dirty rice. Both were thoroughly enjoyed by all involved! I hope you enjoy it too!

Provided by Raven D

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (, 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups vital wheat gluten
1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 cup water
4 tablespoons tomato paste
4 tablespoons canola oil or 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional, use more to taste)

Steps:

  • Sift together all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients.
  • Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients.
  • Knead until well mixed and shape into an 8 inch (or so) loaf.
  • Lay out a fairly large sheet of aluminum foil, place the loaf in the center, and wrap foil around loaf lengthwise, twisting the ends to form a sausage link-like loaf.
  • Steam loaf (still wrapped in foil) for 30-45 mins (see note in description).
  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Place loaf (still wrapped foil) on a baking sheet or in a pan and bake for 30-45 mins (see note in description).
  • Remove, unwrap, let cool, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.1, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 322.7, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.1

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