Homemade Beef-Flavored Seitan
Elevate your culinary skills by mastering the art of creating delicious and versatile homemade beef-flavored seitan. This plant-based protein option is perfect for substituting meat in various dishes, offering a savory and satisfying flavor profile.
Ingredients
| 2 | vital wheat gluten (Bob's Red Mill) |
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| 2 | tablespoons spelt flour |
| 1⁄4 | cup nutritional yeast |
| 1 1⁄2 | cold water |
| 1⁄2 | cup tamari (I used Bragg's Amino Acids) or soy sauce (I used Bragg's) |
| 1 | tablespoon ketchup (or tomato paste) |
| 1 | tablespoon olive oil |
| 2 | finely chopped garlic cloves |
| 1 | teaspoon lemon zest |
Instructions
Instructions | |
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| 1. | Prepare the dry ingredients by combining vital wheat gluten, spelt flour, and nutritional yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer. |
| 2. | Using the paddle attachment on the mixer, slowly combine the dry ingredients to ensure even distribution. |
| 3. | In a separate bowl, whisk together cold water, tamari (or soy sauce), ketchup (or tomato paste), olive oil, finely chopped garlic cloves, and lemon zest. |
| 4. | Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture in the stand mixer, blending slowly to incorporate the liquids. |
| 5. | Adjust the consistency by adding additional spelt flour if the mixture is too wet. Mix the dough for 5 minutes to develop the gluten. |
| 6. | Shape the dough into a loaf and let it rest while bringing a pot of water to a simmer. Cut the loaf into 6 pieces and gently simmer them in the broth for 1 hour. |
| 7. | After simmering, remove the seitan and allow it to cool completely before use. It can be stored in the broth for up to 5 days or frozen for future use. |
| 8. | Enjoy the versatility of this beef-flavored seitan in various dishes or customize it by coating and cooking it for a different texture and flavor. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 45.9 kcal |
| Protein | 4.9 g |
| Fat | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Sugar | 0.8 g |
Published on Aug 07, 2024 by Luminița