RCI-VG.004.1382.001
Sweet and Sour Seitan
This is a tasty vegetarian version of a Chinese classic. You won't even be able to tell it isn't Chicken! seitan is made from Wheat gluten and is very high in protein and low in fat. " Original recipe yield: 4 servings.
Prep20 min
Cook40 min
Total60 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons
- Chicken style seitan1 pound
- garlic2 clovesminced
- bell pepper1 largecut in strips
- Onion1 largechopped
- (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice1 unit
- 1 cup
- 1/3 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2 1/2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
Method
1
Heat canola oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
2
Cut the chicken style seitan into 1-inch cubes and add to the hot oil, stirring frequently until the pieces are lightly browned on all sides.
5 minutes
3
Add minced garlic to the wok and stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4
Add the chopped onion and bell pepper strips to the wok, stirring and cooking until the vegetables begin to soften.
3 minutes
5
In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, cider vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and no lumps remain.
6
Pour the sauce mixture into the wok along with the canned pineapple chunks and their juice, stirring constantly to combine all ingredients evenly.
7
Continue stirring the mixture over high heat until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, coating the seitan and vegetables.
3 minutes
8
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately over steamed rice.