Homemade Seitan
Ingredients
- 1 cup vital wheat gluten
- 1/4 cup chickpea flour
- 1 cup water
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth or water
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 5 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- 1
Stir the vital wheat gluten and chickpea flour together in a medium bowl.
- 2
Add the water and stir to form a soft dough.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a work surface and knead it for 5 minutes.
- 4
Allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes.
- 5
While the dough rests, stir all of the broth ingredients for your choice of broth together in a large pot.
- 6
Place the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to a low simmer.
- 7
Cut the dough into at least 4 large pieces, or if you prefer, smaller strips or chunks.
- 8
Add the dough to the broth.
- 9
Allow the broth to simmer for 1 hour, uncovered, watching closely to ensure it stays at a low simmer (don't allow it to rapidly boil).
- 10
Remove the pot from heat and allow it to cool a bit.
- 11
When the seitan is cool enough to handle, you can cut it into smaller pieces if you like. Use it in a recipe immediately, or store it in the broth. Refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze.
Homemade Seitan
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About this Recipe
Craving a versatile, satisfying plant-based protein you can make right at home? This homemade seitan tutorial shows you how easy it is to craft a meaty, flavorful alternative using simple pantry staples and vital wheat gluten. You’ll be amazed at the depth of flavor and fantastic texture you can achieve.
Why This Recipe Works
The beauty of making seitan at home lies in its incredible simplicity and the control it gives you over ingredients and flavor. Starting with vital wheat gluten, this recipe allows for endless customization, ensuring your seitan perfectly complements any dish. It’s a foundational recipe that empowers you to create delicious, wholesome plant-based meals from scratch.
What to Expect
Prepare for a wonderfully chewy, satisfying texture that truly mimics meat, ready to absorb any flavors you throw its way. You'll find a savory, umami-rich base that can be transformed into three distinct profiles. Whether you prefer the classic savory notes of soy sauce and maple syrup, the herbaceous and slightly smoky poultry-style seitan, or the rich, deep flavors of a beefy version, each batch promises a robust foundation for your plant-based cooking.
Customization & Variations
This recipe offers incredible versatility with its three distinct flavor variations built into the ingredients. You can stick with the savory original base, create a herbaceous poultry-style seitan featuring nutritional yeast and white wine vinegar, or opt for a rich, beefy version boosted by dry red wine and vegan Worcestershire sauce. Feel free to adjust the amount of liquid smoke or paprika to fine-tune the smoky notes to your preference.
Serving & Context
Homemade seitan is incredibly versatile, perfect for slicing into stir-fries, shredding for sandwiches, dicing into hearty stews, or roasting as a substantial main dish. It’s a fantastic protein to incorporate into your weekly meal prep or for a comforting weekend meal.