Low-carb, zero-fat, high-protein. Vegetarian/vegan. Adapted from an earlier version of http://www.bobsredmill.com/recipes/how-to-make/basic-seitan/.
Ingredients:
- 2 c. organic, non-GMO vital wheat gluten flour
- ½ t. sage
- 1 t. garlic powder
- 1 t. marjoram
- 1 t. onion powder
- 2 c. water
Broth:
- 6 c. water
- 2 T. tamari (or Bragg Liquid Aminos)
- 2 T. molasses* (optional)
Instructions:
- Bring to a boil the water for the broth. Add molasses* and tamari.
- Mix the gluten flour and spices together.
- Add water to mixture, a little at a time, and stir into a sponge-like dough. This should not be excessively wet.
- Knead dough a minute to make dough tougher and more elastic.
- Cut into twelve (12) 2 x 2-inch pieces and place into boiling broth.
- Cook in broth for about 1 hour, lowering heat as needed.
- Drain and use seitan as desired, in a stir-fry, stew, or for an entrée.
- To add fat, sauté cooked seitan “steaks” in coconut oil.
Servings: 12
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories 84
- Carbohydrate 4 g
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Protein 16 g
*Omitting molasses will reduce carbohydrates per serving to 3 g.
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