Description
This seitan “beef” features an irresistible blend of flavors with extra firm tofu, rich red wine, and a mix of savory spices. Perfect for quick dinners or a healthy meal, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress. Enjoy it in your favorite dishes or as a standalone protein-packed option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 280 g (10 oz) extra firm tofu
- 180 ml (¾ cup) red wine
- 300 ml (1 ¼ cups) water
- 6 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons henderson's relish or vegan worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons tomato puree (paste)
- 2 tablespoons black treacle or molasses
- 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons porcini mushroom powder
- 2 tablespoons onion granules
- 2 tablespoons garlic granules
- 4 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon msg
- 500 g (4 cups) vital wheat gluten
Instructions
- Blend together the tofu, red wine, water, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, tomato puree, treacle, nutritional yeast, mushroom powder, onion granules, garlic granules, smoked paprika, cumin, and msg until smooth.
- Place vital wheat gluten in a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook and pour in the blended wet ingredients.
- Mix to form a dough, then knead on medium speed for 5-10 minutes until the dough is stretchy.
- Divide the dough in half and flatten one half into a rectangle, then roll it up from a long edge into a sausage shape.
- Wrap the rolled dough in baking paper and fold the ends underneath.
- Wrap the baking paper-covered dough in tin foil, twisting the ends to seal. Repeat with the other dough half.
- Steam the wrapped logs in a boiling steamer pan for 2 ½ hours, checking halfway and adding more boiling water if needed.
- Once cooked, let the logs cool before unwrapping. Tear or cut into desired shapes for serving.
Notes
Allow the seitan to cool before unwrapping for easier handling.
For easier tearing, slice open the log to reveal the grain before breaking it apart.
Store any leftover seitan in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg