Grilled Seitan

Seitan (pronounced say-tan) is also known as “wheat meat” and is made from gluten or the protein part of the wheat seed. Traditional seitan is made from rinsing and kneading the starch out of wheat flour. It is then shaped and simmered in a broth. The result is a chewy, meat-like wonder that has a number of nutritional uses in vegetarian cuisine.

Here is my recipe for making a flavorful seitan dish. I like to serve this vegan delight as is or with a side of rice.

Ingredients:

¼ cup low-sodium vegetable broth

3 tablespoons Tamari sauce

2 tablespoons sherry

2 tablespoons dark agave nectar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

2 green onions (chopped)

2 pounds plain seitan (sliced 1/8-inch thick on the bias)

Directions

Whisk together broth, soy sauce, sherry, agave nectar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, and pepper in shallow dish. Stir in green onions. Add seitan.  Cover and marinate for 2 hours.

Preheat grill or grill pan on the stove on medium heat. Drain seitan and grill 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until brown and firm.