Mint-Braised Seitan Lamb with Tofu Yogurt Sauce

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Mint-Braised Seitan " Lamb " with Tofu Yogurt Sauce

 

Recipe By : Islamveg.com

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Seitan

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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FOR MINT-BRAISED SEITAN " LAMB " :

5 pounds seitan (keep pieces as large as possible) -- * see note

4 bunches fresh mint -- chopped

8 garlic cloves -- minced

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon coriander

3 tablespoons olive oil

8 medium onions -- thinly sliced

lettuce leaves, for garnishing the plate

lemon wedges -- for garnish

 

FOR TOFU YOGURT SAUCE:

2 packages silken tofu

1 cup regular soymilk

1 teaspoon paprika

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup water

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/2 cup parsley

3 cucumbers, peeled and shredded

 

*Seitan is a mock meat made from wheat gluten. It can be found in health food

stores.

 

To Prepare " Lamb " : Combine the chopped mint, garlic, black pepper, salt,

paprika, cumin and coriander. Mix into a paste. Smear or rub seitan with the

mixture and let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Heat a roasting pan on

the stove. Add 1-1/2 tablespoons oil and the seitan. Add 1/4 cup of water, and

cook on the stove over medium heat for 10 minutes. Check to ensure that pieces

do not stick to the pan. Heat another pan for the onions at medium heat. Put

1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil in the pan, add the onions, and heat until soft and

translucent.

 

To Prepare Sauce: Blend everything but the cucumber and parsley until it makes

a smooth sauce. Add the cucumbers and parsley.

 

To Serve: Arrange the lettuce on a platter and cover with the onions. Cover

with seitan. Place lemon wedges around seitan and serve with Tofu Yogurt Sauce.

 

 

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NOTES : This recipe is brought to you via the courtesy of the Islamveg.com

website.