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
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set it aside.
- 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.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic, ginger, bell peppers, and pineapple. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- 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.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Sweet and Sour Seitan over cooked rice or noodles. Enjoy!
