Spicy Seitan

Submitted by Raven D

"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!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 1 loaf (
• Serves: 12-24

ingredients

• 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)

directions

1. Sift together all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients.
3. Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients.
4. Knead until well mixed and shape into an 8 inch (or so) loaf.
5. 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.
6. Steam loaf (still wrapped in foil) for 30-45 mins (see note in description).
7. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
8. Place loaf (still wrapped foil) on a baking sheet or in a pan and bake for 30-45 mins (see note in description).
9. Remove, unwrap, let cool, and enjoy!