How long does homemade simmered seitan [vegan] take to cook?

This main course typically takes 30-45 minutes to prepare and cook.

Can homemade simmered seitan [vegan] be made ahead?

Yes, you can prep components ahead. Cook fresh when ready to serve.

Can I make homemade simmered seitan [vegan] without nuts?

Yes! You can substitute nuts with seeds, beans, or plant-based protein. Adjust quantities based on what you use.

Why is homemade simmered seitan [vegan] so quick to make?

The simple ingredients and streamlined technique make this recipe fast without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.

How long does homemade simmered seitan [vegan] keep?

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Homemade Simmered Seitan
[Vegan]

JW By: Josephine Watmore

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Ingredients You Need for Homemade Simmered Seitan [Vegan]

For the Seitan:

3 cups vital wheat gluten flour
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 cup chickpea flour
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
3 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Broth:

8 1/2 cups vegetable broth
5 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
1/2 large onion, sliced
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2-1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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How to Prepare Homemade Simmered Seitan [Vegan]

Mix all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Then whisk up the vegetable broth, soy sauce, and olive oil and pour into mixing bowl with dry ingredients. Mix together with your hands into an elastic dough, then knead for 3-5 minutes.
Leave gluten dough to rest while you prepare the simmering broth.
Mix all ingredients in a large stock pot and bring to the boil.
Tear off 1/4 cup sized chunks of gluten dough and flatten and shape into small cutlets, then drop, one by one, into the broth. Once all dough is in the pot, bring back to boil then reduce heat so the liquid is gently simmering, covering half of the pot with a lid.
Simmer the seitan for 45-50 minutes, until firm, then drain.