What is seitan?
Originating from ancient China, seitan, also known as vital wheat gluten, is a meat alternative made from wheat. It has a firm texture with a ‘meaty’ bounce and mild flavour. It’s easy to make from scratch at home and can also be bought in vac-packed blocks or in jars. It can be cooked in lots of different ways – fried, grilled or added to stews or curries, for instance.
Where to buy seitan
Buy Whole Foods Online Seitan Flour, £1.89/500g, Amazon
Biona Organic Seitan Pieces, £14.37/350g, Amazon
Seitan recipes
Shiitake seitan burger with kimchi mayo
Don’t be daunted by the long ingredient list or the prep time for this vegan burger: it’s actually a super simple process and the results are delicious – this recipe uses added chunky shiitake mushrooms to replicate the texture of mince and to give an umami boost.
