Seitan

By Hester

Oriental broth can be used if gluten is going to be used in Chinese dishes.

Ingredients

• 3 cups gluten flour
• 1/2 cup minute tapioca
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast flakes
• 2 Tbsp. beef bouillon powder
• 2 Tbsp. chicken bouillon powder
• 3 cups cold water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• BASIC BROTH
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 10 cups water
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 Tbsp. chicken bouillon powder
• 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. italian seasoning
• ORIENTAL BROTH
• 14 cups water
• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. beef bouillon powder
• 2 tsp. ginger powder
• 4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients. Add water and soy sauce and mix thoroughly.

Shape into a roll and slice 1/4"-1/2" thick. Re-shape so each piece is flat and round.

BROTH - choose one or the other
Combine broth ingredients into a large stock pot and bring to a boil.

Drop gluten slices into boiling broth and boil for 1 1/2 hours.

Use boiled gluten as a meat substitute.