Sesame Seitan - Vegan Recipe

Name: Sesame Seitan - Vegan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour; 1 cup tempura flour; ice water; 1 (8 ounce) box white wave seitan; hot oil (for deep frying); 1 yellow squash or 1 zucchini, chopped matchstick size; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup ginger, finely chopped; 1 carrot, shredded; 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (or 1/4 cup soy sauce and 1/4 cup of natural sweetener); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon oil; salt and pepper; toasted sesame seeds (to garnish); cooked rice

Servings: persons

1/4 cup flour
1 cup tempura flour
ice water
1 (8 ounce) box white wave seitan
hot oil (for deep frying)
1 yellow squash or 1 zucchini, chopped matchstick size
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup ginger, finely chopped
1 carrot, shredded
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (or 1/4 cup soy sauce and 1/4 cup of natural sweetener)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper
toasted sesame seeds (to garnish)
cooked rice

1
cut seitan into bite size pieces.
2
in a plastic bag, evenly coat seitan with flour.
3
mix tempura flour and ice water in a bowl until you get a smooth batter.
4
dip floured seitan in batter and deep fry til crispy.
5
place seitan on paper towel to drain excess oil.
6
In a wok or large frying pan, heat oil and stirfry all shredded vegetables.
7
add teriyaki sauce, sesame oil and salt and pepper to taste.
8
add seitan.
9
serve with rice and sprinkle sesame seeds.

213

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup flour, 1 cup tempura flour, ice water, 1 (8 ounce) box white wave seitan, and more.

Yes, Sesame Seitan - Vegan falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sesame Seitan - Vegan

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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