Seitan - what do you do with it?

[karen]

I have heard of people using it in stir fries, but what else can it be used for? Also, what is a good brand. I've never tried it before.

[Katharina]

Seitan is not a favourite of ours (we prefer Tofu and Tempeh) but I use it in stir fries sometimes (the "mock duck" variety- I am in the UK so I cannot help with brands :)) and that is good.

Also if you can get the really big pieces ("steaks") you can prepare them like steaks, i.e. fry or grill them.

Have fun experimenting! :)

[mellie-bellie]

We actually make our own seitan and eat it 1-2 times a week. One of my favorite ways (not the healthiest) is dipping it in seasoned flour and pan-frying it in olive oil, topped w/ nutrional yeast gravy, and served w/ mashed potatoes and corn on the side. We use it in stirfry as well, and eat them as burgers (I usually form the seitan in patties when I make it). It's very versitile and allows you to get creative w/ meals. I sometimes use it as a meat substitute in tacos or in my lasagne. It's good stuff!!!

[Teejay]

I make my own as well and my husband and child love it. It's actually their favourite protein.

I use it in lots of different ways, but it seems nicest when braised in some way. So for instance if I make pasta -- cook the seitan in a lot of tomatoey and herby sauce with onions, olives etc and it absorbs all the flavour. Or in a curry again with an abundant sauce. My husband also likes it fried crisp in big pieces but I don't like it that way so much.

It's very good for you -- esp if you want to increase your protein intake.

[TKtraveler]

Those are great ideas for seitan. By any chance, would either Teejay or mellie-bellie like to post their recipe for homemade seitan? I can't seem to find it in any of our stores here in Atlanta, and I'd love to try my hand at it.
Thanks!

[VeggieGirl]

I like Yves brand UnChick'n Nuggets made with seitan (instead of soy). So you might try a knockoff recipe for these at home.

VeggieGirl

[VeggieMom]

I'd love to have recipes as well. I'm looking for new meal ideas and those sound perfect!