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Heat the oil in a large skillet or stir-fry pan.
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Add the onions and saute over medium heat until golden.
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Add the bell peppers and seitan and saute over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the peppers are tender-crisp and the seitan chunks are touched by golden-brown spots.
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Season to taste with soy sauce and pepper and serve.
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Seitan is a superb grain product that deserves more attention.
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Bearing the Japanese name meaning wheat gluten, its commonly used in many Asian cuisines.
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These chewy, moist chunks are often used in Chinese vegetable dishes as a meat imitator.
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Seitan is, in fact, sometimes referred to as wheat meat.
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It is made by rinsing wheat flour dough of its starchy components, leaving the chewy, high-protein gluten, which is then cooked in a soy sauce and ginger-flavored broth.
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The medium-brown color and porous surface of the finished product add to its meatiness.
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Despite its analogous qualities, seitan doesnt really taste like meat and shouldnt put off anyone who isnt tempted by imitation meats.
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Its full-bodied character makes seitan somewhat less versatile than tofu, but still, it lends itself to numerous preparations.
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The easiest use for it is to simply toss chunks into stir-fries or to grill or broil it using your favorite sauce.
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A ready-to-use product, seitan is most often sold in 1- to 1 1/2-pound tubs.
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As of this writing, I have rarely seen it in supermarkets, so look for it in natural foods stores and food co-ops.
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If seitan captures your fancy, you may want to try Arrowhead Mills Seitan Quick Mix so that you can prepare larger quantities.
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This mix is not exactly quick, but certainly more convenient than making seitan from scratch.
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Calories: 252
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Total Fat: 6g
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Protein: 39g
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Carbohydrate: 10g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 242mg
