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The word seitan is of Japanese origin and was coined in 1961 by George Ohsawa, a Japanese advocate of the macrobiotic diet, having been shown it by one of his students, Kiyoshi Mokutani. In 1962, wheat gluten was sold as seitan in Japan by Marushima Shoyu K.K. It was imported to the West under that name in 1969 by the American company Erewhon. [5]
Prepared seitan. Pasquariello says prepared seitan made with vital wheat gluten, the primary protein source of meat, can have between 18 and 57 grams of protein (the latter of which applies if you ...
Gluten, especially wheat gluten (seitan), is often the basis for imitation meats resembling beef, chicken, duck (see mock duck), fish and pork. When cooked in broth , gluten absorbs some of the surrounding liquid (including the flavor) and becomes firm to the bite.
A meat alternative or meat substitute (also called plant-based meat, mock meat, or alternative protein), [1] is a food product made from vegetarian or vegan ingredients, eaten as a replacement for meat. Meat alternatives typically approximate qualities of specific types of meat, such as mouthfeel, flavor, appearance, or chemical characteristics.
It’s pretty damn hard to tell that these tender, crispy nuggets aren’t made with meat. (Thanks again, tofu and seitan.) Serve them with plenty of hot sauce and plant-based ranch dressing.
This is the perfect meat alternative main for a holiday centerpiece, easy meal prep, or even just a nice main dish for a family dinner. Get the recipe: Seitan Turkey Greedy Gourmet
Tofurkey – faux turkey, a meat substitute in the form of a loaf or casserole of vegetarian protein, usually made from tofu (soybean protein) or seitan (wheat protein) with a stuffing made from grains or bread, flavored with a broth and seasoned with herbs and spices; Cauliflower – coated in flour and baked or fried to imitate chicken wings ...