Name: Seitan (Tiktok Viral!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup vital wheat gluten; 0.25 cup flour; 1 cup water; 1 tsp chicken/ poultry seasoning; 0.5 tsp paprika; 1 tsp olive oil; 4-6 cups vegetable broth

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Seitan (Tiktok Viral!)

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Seitan (Tiktok Viral!)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the vital wheat gluten, flour, chicken seasoning, and paprika. Stir in the water until a dough forms. Knead for 1 minute, form into a ball and then leave in the bowl. Cover and let sit for 20 minutes.

Knead for another minute and then divide the dough in half. Working with one piece at a time, twist the dough into a tight twist and then tie it into a knot. This gives the seitan texture similar to chicken and makes it more shreddable (if that’s what you’re going for). You can also skip the twisting and just put it directly into the pan as it is.

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, Add in the dough knots and sear on each side for 3-4 minutes or until a nice crust forms.

Add in the broth so that the seitan is about 1/2-2/3 covered. Bring to a boil, lower to a gentle simmer, cover and cook for 1 hour. No need to stir but I like to check mine to make sure it’s not boiling at all (just maintaining a very gentle simmer).

Once done, you can eat immediately or keep for later. If storing in the fridge, I suggest pouring the broth over top and storing it in the liquid.

Notes

To freeze: I suggest going ahead and shredding/ cutting it into strips before freezing and do not do this in the liquid at all.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Knead for Optimal Texture 💪
Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes to develop gluten strands properly, creating a chewy, meat-like texture that's essential for authentic seitan.
Seasoning in the Broth 🧂
Infuse your simmering broth with extra paprika, garlic, and poultry seasoning to flavor the seitan from all sides as it cooks, ensuring deep, savory flavor throughout.
Steam Don't Boil 💨
Wrap seitan in parchment and steam it instead of boiling to prevent waterlogging and achieve a firmer, more versatile texture that works better for slicing and cooking.
Cool Before Slicing ❄️
Let cooled seitan rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing or using; this firms up the texture and makes it much easier to cut cleanly without crumbling.
Pan-Sear for Better Crust 🔥
After cooking, slice your seitan and sear it in olive oil until golden brown on both sides to create a flavorful crust and enhance its versatility for any dish.