Making baked SEITAN ?

'Seitan, often referred to as "wheat meat" because of its similarity in texture to the real thing, is made with wheat gluten, and -- though tofu is still king -- it is gaining popularity with veggies and vegans across the country.' says http://makemethod.vox.com/library/post/baked-seitan.html

Looks like our mock meat -- but without additives & colouring.


Best is -- you can make it yourself & season it with different ingredients to give variety. At least, you know what goes inside those 'meat'. Then you can use it as filling for sandwiches, burgers or eaten as is! Looks like Ma Ling's luncheon meat (a Chinese favourite)


BAKED SEITAN
What you'll need . . .
1-1/2 cup wheat gluten (try Justlife or Ecogreen in PJ- organic & health food stores )
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons pepper
2 cloves garlic
2 large basil leaves, chopped
3/4 cup cold water
4 teaspoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons vegetable broth


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Method . . .
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Put all dry ingredients (as well as basil and garlic) in a large bowl and mix together.
In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients (make sure to add the tomato paste last and then whisk it into the mixture).
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix with your hand -- until you can knead it like dough.
Knead until fully incorporated.
Roll into a log shape and wrap in 2 layers of aluminum foil -- twisting the ends to seal.
Bake for 90 minutes.