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 Seitan
Seitan, also known as wheat gluten, is a high protein meat alternative made from wheat. It is believed to have originated in ancient China, and was used as a meat substitute for Buddhist monks.
It is made by taking wheat flour and then washing away the starch. This leaves a chewy high-protein subtance which has a texture similar to meat.
Preparation:
Seitan can be used as you would meat. Add it to a stir-fry, or saute it in a little bit of oil or sauce and put it in a sandwich or taco. Seitan combined with barbeque sauce also makes a great barbeque sandwich.
Seitan recipes:
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Package of seitan |
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Seitan used in a stir fry |
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Grilled seitan skewers |
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BBQ seitan |
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