Spicy Seitan

Name: Spicy Seitan
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups vital wheat gluten; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1 cup water; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 tablespoons canola oil or 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional, use more to taste)

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups vital wheat gluten
1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 cup water
4 tablespoons tomato paste
4 tablespoons canola oil or 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional, use more to taste)

Directions

1

Sift together all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2

In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients.
3

Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients.
4

Knead until well mixed and shape into an 8 inch (or so) loaf.
5

Lay out a fairly large sheet of aluminum foil, place the loaf in the center, and wrap foil around loaf lengthwise, twisting the ends to form a sausage link-like loaf.
6

Steam loaf (still wrapped in foil) for 30-45 mins (see note in description).
7

Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
8

Place loaf (still wrapped foil) on a baking sheet or in a pan and bake for 30-45 mins (see note in description).
9

Remove, unwrap, let cool, and enjoy!