Basic Seitan - Chicken Flavor

Name: Basic Seitan - Chicken Flavor
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vital wheat gluten flour; 1/2 cup water; For broth; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon sage; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon celery seed (or celery salt)

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup vital wheat gluten flour
1/2 cup water
For broth
2 cups water
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed (or celery salt)

Directions

1

In a medium bowl, stir together the wheat gluten and water until it becomes elastic. Knead dough anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes.
2

Cut into you desired shapes and sizes.
3

In a medium sauce plan, bring all of the broth ingredient to a boil.
4

Add prepared seitan into broth.
5

Reduce heat and cover with lid.
6

Let simmer for 50-60 minutes stirring every 10 minutes, until MOST but not all of the broth has reduced completely, this can take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes.
7

Use chicken flavored seitan immediately in your dish of choice or store in the refrigerator for up to 6 days, or the freezer for up to 6 months. If you use the seitan imemdiately after simmering, it will seem quite soft and tender. If you allow it to cool and then use it in a dish, it will have a bit more texture to it.