Sesame-Crusted Seitan

9 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 Tbs. sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs. cornstarch
  • 1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger
  • 1 6-oz. pkg. seitan, patted dry
  • 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
  • 4 oz. snow pea pods, trimmed and rinsed
  • 1 lb. baby bok choy, trimmed and rinsed

Directions

  1. 1
    Toast the sesame seeds in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring often to prevent burning, for approximately 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Remove from the heat, and set aside.
  3. 3
    Stir together the sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, 1/4 cup water and fresh ginger.
  4. 4
    Set aside.
  5. 5
    Slice the seitan into small pieces.
  6. 6
    Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat, and add the seitan.
  7. 7
    Stir-fry until the pieces start to brown, for about 3 minutes, and, using tongs, remove from the heat and toss with sesame seeds.
  8. 8
    Set aside.
  9. 9
    Put the snow peas into the skillet, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  10. 10
    Add the bok choy, and continue stir-frying for 1 minute.
  11. 11
    Stir in the cornstarch mixture, and cook for about 2 minutes more, or until the bok choy begins to wilt.
  12. 12
    Remove from the heat, and scoop into a large serving bowl.
  13. 13
    Top with the sesame-crusted seitan, scooping any remaining seeds over top.
  14. 14
    Serve while hot.

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