This recipe will teach you how to make crispy and flavorful breaded seitan that is perfect for any meal. Seitan, also known as wheat meat, is made from gluten, the protein found in wheat. It has a chewy and meat-like texture, making it an ideal substitute for meat in vegetarian and vegan dishes. In this recipe, the seitan is coated in a crispy breading and cooked until golden brown. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauce or as a filling in sandwiches and wraps. It's a delicious and versatile plant-based protein option that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vital wheat gluten
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, soy sauce, and tomato paste.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead for 3-5 minutes, until it becomes elastic and firm.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each piece into a cutlet shape.
- In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, flour, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Dip each seitan cutlet into the plant-based milk, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the breaded seitan cutlets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, transfer the seitan cutlets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
- Serve the breaded seitan cutlets hot with your favorite dipping sauce or as a filling in sandwiches and wraps.
