Seitan Made from Hard Wheat Flour
Dive into the art of homemade plant-based perfection with this recipe for **Seitan Made from Hard Wheat Flour**. Crafted from everyday ingredients like hard wheat flour and infused with the rich flavors of soy sauce, vegetable broth, garlic, and ginger, this versatile meat alternative is as satisfying to make as it is to eat. You'll start by washing the starch from the dough to isolate gluten, transforming it into a stretchy, protein-packed base that absorbs the savory broth during a slow simmer. Perfect for vegans and vegetarians, this recipe is an excellent source of plant-based protein and can be customized to suit a variety of dishes, from stir-fries to sandwiches. Whether you're a seasoned seitan enthusiast or a curious beginner, this step-by-step guide will help you achieve chewy, flavorful results every time.
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Ingredients
- 1000 grams Hard wheat flour (bread flour or all-purpose flour)
- 600 milliliters Water
- 60 milliliters Soy sauce
- 1500 milliliters Vegetable broth
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (crushed)
- 1 knob Ginger (sliced)
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the hard wheat flour and 600 milliliters of water to form a rough dough. Knead the dough thoroughly for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Step 2
2. Cover the dough with water and let it rest for 30 minutes. This helps relax the gluten and makes the washing process easier.
Step 3
3. After resting, place the dough under cool running water to wash out the starch. Gently knead and squeeze the dough while rinsing it, alternating between cool and warm water if necessary. The water will turn milky white as the starch is released. Keep washing until the water runs mostly clear, leaving behind a sticky, elastic gluten mass. This process can take about 20 minutes.
Step 4
4. Form the gluten into a ball or divide it into smaller pieces, depending on your preferred seitan portion size. Let the gluten rest for 10 minutes while preparing the cooking broth.
Step 5
5. In a large pot, combine 1500 milliliters of vegetable broth, soy sauce, crushed garlic cloves, sliced ginger, bay leaf, and salt. Bring the broth to a gentle boil.
Step 6
6. Lower the heat to a simmer and add the gluten pieces to the broth. Cover and let the seitan simmer for 60-90 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking and maximum absorption of the broth's flavor.
Step 7
7. Once the seitan is fully cooked, remove it from the broth and let it cool slightly. Slice, shred, or use the seitan in your favorite recipes. It can also be stored in the broth in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3189.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4266.8 |
| Total Fat 23.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8286.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 864.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 46.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.8g | |
| Protein 136.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 429.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4081.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories