Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 I just want to report to the group that I made seitan for the first time yesterday using the bunnyfoot recipe--since I'd already bought the instant tapioca. I used " now " brand gluten flour, and ended up throwing a little more in the bread machine than the recipe called for to make it look right while it was kneading. Had to restart my bread machine after the first kneading cycle as it only lasted 5 minutes. After 10 minutes kneading in the machine, I let it rest an hour, then worked and folded over 6 times like recipe says, then put in in my oval crockpot that had been sprayed with cooking spray and some broth put in, covered it with the broth and cooked it on low about 9 hours--probably didn't need to cook that long, but couldn't get back to it before then. I did turn it over once midway through. I *love* it! I've never eaten seitan before, so I don't know whether what I made compares to what some of you experienced seitan makers are used to, but the taste and texture are out of this world! I feel like a whole new realm of possibilities has opened up for my future cooking. And it was not that hard to do--I've always wanted to try it, but thought it sounded way too complicated. Had a slice of it cold for breakfast this morning--I think it's even better today than it was last night. Anyone know how long it will keep in the fridge? Should I freeze some of it? Thanks for the inspiration to try this! Paula , " Erin " <truepatriot wrote: > Is that true? I only boil mine for 30-40 minutes. > I have also baked it. I reckon it would do fine in a crock. > > -Erin > www.zenpawn.com/vegblog > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 When I make seitan I usually cut it into pieces and then freeze it in sandwich sized ziplock baggies. That means each bag contains about enough for a meal. I used to freeze each piece separately before putting them in bags (just cut up, spread in a thin layer on a cookie sheet and put in the freezer), because then they don't stick together and you can take out part of a bag if you want. Unfortunately I moved to an apartment with a horizontal freezer that is as tall as me, but so narrow I can't even get a regular sized plate in there! Anyway, it keeps well in the freezer and there's no change in texture at all. Paula <paulakward wrote: I just want to report to the group that I made seitan for the first time yesterday using the bunnyfoot recipe--since I'd already bought the instant tapioca. I used " now " brand gluten flour, and ended up throwing a little more in the bread machine than the recipe called for to make it look right while it was kneading. Had to restart my bread machine after the first kneading cycle as it only lasted 5 minutes. After 10 minutes kneading in the machine, I let it rest an hour, then worked and folded over 6 times like recipe says, then put in in my oval crockpot that had been sprayed with cooking spray and some broth put in, covered it with the broth and cooked it on low about 9 hours--probably didn't need to cook that long, but couldn't get back to it before then. I did turn it over once midway through. I *love* it! I've never eaten seitan before, so I don't know whether what I made compares to what some of you experienced seitan makers are used to, but the taste and texture are out of this world! I feel like a whole new realm of possibilities has opened up for my future cooking. And it was not that hard to do--I've always wanted to try it, but thought it sounded way too complicated. Had a slice of it cold for breakfast this morning--I think it's even better today than it was last night. Anyone know how long it will keep in the fridge? Should I freeze some of it? Thanks for the inspiration to try this! Paula , " Erin " <truepatriot wrote: > Is that true? I only boil mine for 30-40 minutes. > I have also baked it. I reckon it would do fine in a crock. > > -Erin > www.zenpawn.com/vegblog > Get on board. You're invited to try the new Mail Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 > I just want to report to the group that I made seitan for the first > time yesterday Congrats! Now that you're no longer a seitan virgin I hope you make it often. If you look at the Post Punk Kitchen web site's recipes and forum: http://www.theppk.com or the owner's cookbook, Vegan With A Vengeance, at the recipes that use seitan, like " chicken-fried " or in stroganoff, you'll be hooked. > Had a slice of it cold for breakfast this morning--I think it's even > better today than it was last night. I usually let mine take that hour rest after kneading in the refrigerator and it makes a firmer seitan when cooked. And when I plan on using it sliced in recipes or just for sandwiches, it's always better the next day. >Anyone know how long it will keep in the fridge? I usually use it all up within a few days, but have kept it in the refrigerator for a week to 10 days with no problem. > Should I freeze some of it? I usually slice up a bit for future meals and freeze them flat on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Once solid I just gather up the slices and pop them in a freezer bag. Many times I just take a slice or 2 out of the bag and toss it in a non-stick frying pan with some soy sauce, BBQ sauce, or oil. Heck, I've even just taken them from the freezer to the microwave to reheat then made sandwiches or chopped up to toss in spaghetti. Sue in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Thanks, Sue, for the feedback and all the good hints...I'm going to try the resting in the fridge next time. This time I just left it in the bread machine. Also thanks very much for the link to the postpunk website! Just call me an " experienced woman " now!.....LOL....no longer a seitan virgin! Paula , " Sue in NJ " <susang3 wrote: > > > I just want to report to the group that I made seitan for the first > > time yesterday > > Congrats! Now that you're no longer a seitan virgin I hope you make it > often. If you look at the Post Punk Kitchen web site's recipes and forum: > http://www.theppk.com > or the owner's cookbook, Vegan With A Vengeance, at the recipes that use > seitan, like " chicken-fried " or in stroganoff, you'll be hooked. > > > > Had a slice of it cold for breakfast this morning--I think it's even > > better today than it was last night. > > I usually let mine take that hour rest after kneading in the refrigerator > and it makes a firmer seitan when cooked. And when I plan on using it sliced > in recipes or just for sandwiches, it's always better the next day. > > > >Anyone know how long it will keep in the fridge? > > I usually use it all up within a few days, but have kept it in the > refrigerator for a week to 10 days with no problem. > > > > Should I freeze some of it? > > I usually slice up a bit for future meals and freeze them flat on a cookie > sheet lined with parchment paper. Once solid I just gather up the slices and > pop them in a freezer bag. Many times I just take a slice or 2 out of the > bag and toss it in a non-stick frying pan with some soy sauce, BBQ sauce, or > oil. Heck, I've even just taken them from the freezer to the microwave to > reheat then made sandwiches or chopped up to toss in spaghetti. > > > > Sue in NJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 If you made a lot then definately freeze some. It thaws for reuse very nicely. It will last in the fridge for about a week if you keep it in some of the broth from cooking it. , " Paula " <paulakward wrote: > Anyone know how long it will > keep in the fridge? Should I freeze some of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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