Chicken-Style Seitan

By jeenikeen

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp vegetarian no chicken base
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup vital wheat gluten
• 2 Tbsp chickpea flour
• 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning (or a pinch each of rosemary, sage, thyme, and marjoram)
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• pinch of black pepper
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 Tbsp oil

Preparation

Step 1

Makes about 20 oz.

Add the vegetarian no chicken base to the water. Alternatively, use 6 cups vegetable stock.

Bring to a simmer.

Meanwhile, mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the water and oil to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.

Once the broth is simmering, drop the pieces into it.

Simmer gently uncovered for 30 minutes. Do not allow the water to boil rapidly. You just want to keep it right at that gentle simmer the whole time, adjusting the heat slightly as needed.

Remove from heat and let cool in the broth. Once at room temperature, transfer everything, including the broth, to a container. Refrigerate overnight for a firmer texture or use immediately if desired. Freeze in broth for later use.