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Anyone ever had a go at making their own seitan?

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  • 09-03-2021 2:39pm
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    El Tarangu
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    Came across this video of an Irish chap, the stuff he makes looks incredible, way better than anything you'd buy in a shop.

    Seems a bit labour-intensive to do on a regular basis, but I was surprised that it was possible to make such a convincing meat substitute from so few ingredients.


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    Tar.Aldarion
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    I make/made it a lot, you can make really simple versions and more complex ones. A nice basic starter one that is http://yeahthatvegan****.blogspot.com/2007/04/infamous-seitan-recipe-o-greatness.html
    boards blocks a bbit of the url so you'll have to retype.

    There is a seitan appreciation society on facebook with incredible recipes.

    This one is very nice and easy too
    https://yupitsvegan.com/mongolian-seitan-vegan-beef/


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    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    I make/made it a lot, you can make really simple versions and more complex ones. A nice basic starter one that is http://yeahthatvegan****.blogspot.com/2007/04/infamous-seitan-recipe-o-greatness.html
    boards blocks a bbit of the url so you'll have to retype.

    There is a seitan appreciation society on facebook with incredible recipes.

    This one is very nice and easy too
    https://yupitsvegan.com/mongolian-seitan-vegan-beef/

    The link for that easy recipe isn't loading for me, what is under the 4 asterisks on the link? shīt?

    Would like to give it a go. Thanks

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



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    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,082 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »
    The link for that easy recipe isn't loading for me, what is under the 4 asterisks on the link? shīt?

    Would like to give it a go. Thanks

    Correct.
    http://yeahthatvegan----.blogspot.com/2007/04/infamous-seitan-recipe-o-greatness.html


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    nikpmup
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    El Tarangu wrote: »
    Came across this video of an Irish chap, the stuff he makes looks incredible, way better than anything you'd buy in a shop.
    Seems a bit labour-intensive to do on a regular basis, but I was surprised that it was possible to make such a convincing meat substitute from so few ingredients.

    I gave that a try recently, I only used one cup of flour and 2 of water and it yielded a small portion for 1, but it was very nice. I used Better than Bouillion chicken flavour broth to simmer it in. After a little research I read that a higher protein flour such as strong white will improve the outcome, as well as really washing it well. Haven't tried the 'beef' version.


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    honerbright
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    I made some for the first time over the weekend! I found it really easy and the most time consuming part was waiting for it to cook and leaving it cool to refrigerate it over night.

    I made a beef style one and used it to make philly cheese steaks with enough of the 'loaf' left for another 2 meals this week.

    Edit: I used vital wheat gluten from a health store, spices, water, nutritional yeast abs vegetarian beef stock to flavour it. Very tasty end result.


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    RacoonQueen
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    Where do you folks get the 'chicken' and 'beef' broth? Does it make a big difference to flavour versus a bog standard vegetable one?

    Thinking of making a 'chicken' out of the strong flour I have here.


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    nikpmup
    Registered Users Posts: 2,510 ✭✭✭nikpmup


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Where do you folks get the 'chicken' and 'beef' broth? Does it make a big difference to flavour versus a bog standard vegetable one?

    Thinking of making a 'chicken' out of the strong flour I have here.

    I use Better than Boullion chicken flavour vegetarian broth, I get it from amazon. It's pricey but a little goes a long way.
    https://www.betterthanbouillon.com/products/no-chicken-base/


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    New Home
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    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    A nice basic starter one that is http://yeahthatvegan****.blogspot.com/2007/04/infamous-seitan-recipe-o-greatness.html
    boards blocks a bit of the url so you'll have to retype.

    To get around that, go to tinyurl.com, add the full url and get the short version and then post it here, no swearword filter triggered! :)

    https://tinyurl.com/bptr4jz8


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    honerbright
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    I just used the oxo meat free beef one for our seitan.


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    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,082 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    I've yet to see it in any shops!


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    Ladybird25
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    I have done it a couple of times, the better you respect the waiting times, the better it comes out! I have tried just by adding my own mix of spices (that is whatever I feel like really) and it just lovely.

    I was thinking now on tried on small balls/sets of knots instead of one big thing. Anyone has tried and has any advice?


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