Delicious Sweet and Sour Seitan Recipe

Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors with this tasty Sweet and Sour Seitan recipe. Made with seitan, bell peppers, pineapple, and a tangy sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your Chinese takeout cravings. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends. It's also a great option for vegetarian or vegan diets.

Ingredients

• 1 pound seitan, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set it aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the seitan and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the seitan from the skillet and set it aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the garlic, ginger, bell peppers, and pineapple. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Return the seitan to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir well to coat everything and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve the Sweet and Sour Seitan over cooked rice or noodles. Enjoy!

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