Guest guest Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 How do you make seitan???? ---------------- Oh wow this sounds delicious, and I just made a huge batch of seitan too! yum yum.... , " my little feline zoo " <my_little_feline_zoo wrote: > > Here's another recipe, but with cumin.... > > Vegan Seitan Gyro W/ Cucumber Sauce Recipe #252303 > This is such a filling, hearty, flavorful meal that I can never get enough > of. It took a while to develop the cucumber sauce recipe, but I think I just > about nailed it! > by tendollarwine > 45 min | 40 min prep | SERVES 6 > For the sauce > > 1 cup soy yogurt, unsweetened > 1/2 large cucumber, peeled and grated > 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh > 1 teaspoon dried dill weed > 1/2 teaspoon salt > > fresh ground pepper, to taste > 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar (to taste) > > For the seitan > > 1 lb seitan, shaved into thin, bite-sized bits > 1 tablespoon vegetable oil > 2 garlic cloves, minced > 1 teaspoon cumin > 2 teaspoons oregano > 1 pinch cinnamon > 1 pinch nutmeg > 1 pinch cayenne pepper > > salt & freshly ground black pepper > > For the sandwich > > 2 small tomatoes, diced > 1 onion, diced > 3 cups lettuce, shredded > 6 pieces pita bread, warmed > 1. Peel and grate the cucumber. Put the grated cucumber into a > strainer and set in the sink for 10 minutes to drain. > 2. Squeeze the cucumber to remove excess moisture and place into a > small bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Cover > and place in the fridge to let the flavors meld while you cook. > 3. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the seitan bits and > garlic and stir until the seitan begins to brown. Add all of the seasonings > and stir well. Sautee until the seitan is well cooked and fragrant. Turn off > the heat. > 4. Assemble the sandwich with the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes > and onions, cooked seitan and cucumber sauce. Eat open-face or fold up and > hold on tight! > > Pasted from <http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/print?id=252303> > > > " A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat. " - Old > New York Proverb > > > ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 It isn't hard at all. Basically you mix lots of flour with water to make a dough and then wash it over and over in fresh water until all the material except the gluten is washed away and then boil the resulting semi-solid pourous structure to cook it. When boiling you can flavor it. Without some added flavoring it is rather dull. Or you can buy a box of " vital Whet Glueten " at the grocery store and just mix it with water and cook. I will send you a recipe if you like. It has almost a meat texture and freezes well. Katie Susan Greggain <sgreggain wrote: How do you make seitan???? ---------------- Oh wow this sounds delicious, and I just made a huge batch of seitan too! yum yum.... , " my little feline zoo " <my_little_feline_zoo wrote: > > Here's another recipe, but with cumin.... > > Vegan Seitan Gyro W/ Cucumber Sauce Recipe #252303 > This is such a filling, hearty, flavorful meal that I can never get enough > of. It took a while to develop the cucumber sauce recipe, but I think I just > about nailed it! > by tendollarwine > 45 min | 40 min prep | SERVES 6 > For the sauce > > 1 cup soy yogurt, unsweetened > 1/2 large cucumber, peeled and grated > 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh > 1 teaspoon dried dill weed > 1/2 teaspoon salt > > fresh ground pepper, to taste > 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar (to taste) > > For the seitan > > 1 lb seitan, shaved into thin, bite-sized bits > 1 tablespoon vegetable oil > 2 garlic cloves, minced > 1 teaspoon cumin > 2 teaspoons oregano > 1 pinch cinnamon > 1 pinch nutmeg > 1 pinch cayenne pepper > > salt & freshly ground black pepper > > For the sandwich > > 2 small tomatoes, diced > 1 onion, diced > 3 cups lettuce, shredded > 6 pieces pita bread, warmed > 1. Peel and grate the cucumber. Put the grated cucumber into a > strainer and set in the sink for 10 minutes to drain. > 2. Squeeze the cucumber to remove excess moisture and place into a > small bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Cover > and place in the fridge to let the flavors meld while you cook. > 3. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the seitan bits and > garlic and stir until the seitan begins to brown. Add all of the seasonings > and stir well. Sautee until the seitan is well cooked and fragrant. Turn off > the heat. > 4. Assemble the sandwich with the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes > and onions, cooked seitan and cucumber sauce. Eat open-face or fold up and > hold on tight! > > Pasted from <http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/print?id=252303> > > > " A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat. " - Old > New York Proverb > > > ----- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Katie: I would love the recipe. Susan G. Vacaville, CA ---- Katie 02/27/08 15:27:48 Re: Re: How do you make seitan/gluten? It isn't hard at all. Basically you mix lots of flour with water to make a dough and then wash it over and over in fresh water until all the material except the gluten is washed away and then boil the resulting semi-solid pourous structure to cook it. When boiling you can flavor it. Without some added flavoring it is rather dull. Or you can buy a box of " vital Whet Glueten " at the grocery store and just mix it with water and cook. I will send you a recipe if you like. It has almost a meat texture and freezes well. Katie Susan Greggain <sgreggain wrote: How do you make seitan???? ---------------- Oh wow this sounds delicious, and I just made a huge batch of seitan too! yum yum.... , " my little feline zoo " <my_little_feline_zoo wrote: > > Here's another recipe, but with cumin.... > > Vegan Seitan Gyro W/ Cucumber Sauce Recipe #252303 > This is such a filling, hearty, flavorful meal that I can never get enough > of. It took a while to develop the cucumber sauce recipe, but I think I just > about nailed it! > by tendollarwine > 45 min | 40 min prep | SERVES 6 > For the sauce > > 1 cup soy yogurt, unsweetened > 1/2 large cucumber, peeled and grated > 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh > 1 teaspoon dried dill weed > 1/2 teaspoon salt > > fresh ground pepper, to taste > 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar (to taste) > > For the seitan > > 1 lb seitan, shaved into thin, bite-sized bits > 1 tablespoon vegetable oil > 2 garlic cloves, minced > 1 teaspoon cumin > 2 teaspoons oregano > 1 pinch cinnamon > 1 pinch nutmeg > 1 pinch cayenne pepper > > salt & freshly ground black pepper > > For the sandwich > > 2 small tomatoes, diced > 1 onion, diced > 3 cups lettuce, shredded > 6 pieces pita bread, warmed > 1. Peel and grate the cucumber. Put the grated cucumber into a > strainer and set in the sink for 10 minutes to drain. > 2. Squeeze the cucumber to remove excess moisture and place into a > small bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Cover > and place in the fridge to let the flavors meld while you cook. > 3. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the seitan bits and > garlic and stir until the seitan begins to brown. Add all of the seasonings > and stir well. Sautee until the seitan is well cooked and fragrant. Turn off > the heat. > 4. Assemble the sandwich with the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes > and onions, cooked seitan and cucumber sauce. Eat open-face or fold up and > hold on tight! > > Pasted from <http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/print?id=252303> > > > " A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat. " - Old > New York Proverb > > > ----- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Here is the recipe for Seitan. (also known as wheat meat) 12 cups whole wheat flour (about 4 pounds) 3 1/2 quaarts water 1 medium yellow onion, quartered 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 two inch square of kombu sea vegetable 1/2 cup tamari, soy sauce or braggs aminos Please the flour in a large bowl and stil in about 5 sups of water to form a soft, kneadable doubh, adding more water as needed. Kneed te dough in the bowl for about 5 minutes then add enough water to cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place the oinion, garlic, kombu and tamari in a large pot with 2 quarts of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and keep at a simmer. After the dough has rested, plae the bowl containing the dough andwater in the sink and knead until the water turns milky white. (That is the startch coming out) Drain off the milky water and cover the dough with fresh water and knead again until the soaking water again becomes milky white. Repeat the process until the kneading water remains almost clear. Thje resulting ball of glutinous dough is raw seitan. Bring the pot of gently simmering liquid almost to a boil. Divide the seitan into 3 equal pieces and add to the pot. Simmer for one hour, but do not allow to fully boil. The longer and more slowly the seitan cooks, the denser the final testure will be. When cooked, the seitan will feel firm to the touch. Remove the seitan fronm the pot and placfe on a baking sheet to cool. The seitan is now ready to use. Seitan keeps well refrigerated with its cooking liquid in a tightly covered bowl for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer, still in its cooking liquid for several weeks. The cooking liquid can be used as a base for soups, sauces and gravies. I always double the recipe for the amounts of boiling liquid because it is soooo good as a soup base. It really isn't hard and is kind of fun, but it does take a while. Enjoy Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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