This great tasting meat substitute is made withvital wheat gluten. Once cooked this recipe tastes and has the texture of meat, to such an extent that your non vegetarian friends won't believe that they are not eating it. This spicy breaded version adds another dimension that all will love
Ingredients
For the Seitan
Vital Gluten - One cup
Paprika – one teaspoon
Salt – ½ teaspoon
Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
Garlic powder – one teaspoon
Onion powder one teaspoon
Lemon juice - one tablespoon
Water – ½ cup (maybe a bit more)
Vegetable stock – four cups
One Onion – medium
Garlic – 3 cloves
For the Schnitzel
Bread crumbs – one breadcrumb
Chilli powder – one teaspoon
Black pepper- ½ teaspoon
Eggs – two medium
Vegetable oil – three to four tablespoons
Instructions
Making the Seitan
Add all the dry ingredients from “ For the Seitan tother in a mixing bowl. Mix well
Add the lemon juice and mix
Start mixing and slowly add the water, a little at a time, until all the ingredients have combined in a firm dough ball. If needs be, add a little more water. Don’t add too much more, though. You are looking for a firm, pliable dough with elasticity
Knead with your hands for five minutes.
Add the stock to a medium-sized pot
Add the onion and garlic
Bring to a steady simmer
Now add the Seiten dough ball
Cook for 35 to 40 minutes. Then remove from the cooking liquid
Allow to cool and then pat dry with a paper towel
to make the Schnitzel
Cut the Seitan into thin slices ( about 1 inch)
Beat the eggs. Place into a flat dish
Combine the bread crumbs with the chill powder
Heat the oil to frying temperature ( 180 to 200 degrees Celsius)
Coat the Seitan pieces in egg and then on a separate plate, cover with bread crumbs on both sides
Fry in the oil for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown
Serve with lemon slices and hot sauce like Sriracha
Serving size: 150 grams Calories: 695 Fat: 38 g Saturated fat: 4 g Unsaturated fat: 32 g Trans fat: 0 g Carbohydrates: 32 g Sugar: 1 g Sodium: 1500 mg Fiber: 2 g Protein: 57 g Cholesterol: 164 mg
Recipe by The Chilli Workshop at https://chilliworkshop.co.uk/recipes-with-chilllies/dietary-preference/spicy-vegetarian-cooking-with-chillies/fried-seitan-chicken/