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  • Basic Seitan Directions

    Basic Seitan Directions

    seitan dough in a bowl
    seitan dough in a bowl

    Seitan is made from high-gluten flour, which is a high-protein meat alternative.

    Very Simple Instructions:

    Mix equal parts of Bob’s Red Mill Vital Gluten Flour with cold water to make seitan dough.

    • Seitan dough may be refrigerated for up to a week.
    • Seitan may be frozen as 2 ounce balls and defrosted for later use.
    • Spicy flavored mixtures may be steamed, boiled, fried, or grilled.

    Seitan contains 23 grams of protein per 2 ounce serving.

  • Seitan Scallion Stir-Fry, 26 grams protein

    Seitan Scallion Stir-Fry, 26 grams protein

    Seitan Scallion Stir-Fry
    Be brave! This recipe tastes like Chinese crispy fried dumplings .

    Do you miss eating Chinese food now that you are sticking to a post-op puree diet?

    See Basic Seitan Instructions.

    Ingredients:

    Directions:

    • Mix 2 ounces water with salt and garlic powder.
    • Add in 2 ounces Bob’s Red Mill Vital Gluten Flour (23g).
    • Kneed seitan dough until all water is absorbed.
    • In a saucepan, boil 4 ounces chicken broth (3g)
    • Tear small m&m-sized pieces of seitan and drop into broth.
    • Add:
      • ½ teaspoon soy sauce
      • 1 finely chopped scallion
    • Cook on medium until broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
    • Cook an extra ten minutes until seitan turns golden.
    • Serve immediately.

    Suggestions:

    • Texture will be doughy and soft. Chew well.
    • It is helpful to have a plate warmer to keep the meal hot until you finish eating.