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Stir-Fried “Beef” Seitan

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Chinese style Stir-Fried “Beef” Seitan is quick and simple vegetable and noodle stir fry full of Asian flavour. It is made by made by tossing crispy pan-fried seitan in a sweet and savory sauce. Lay atop mixed vegetables and noodles or rice for a complete one dish meal.

Ingredients

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For the stir fry:

  • 4 Seitan Steaks (without sauce) or 1lb of store-bought seitan
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced into strips
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow pepper, sliced
  • 1 small head broccoli cut into bite sized florets
  • 20–25 green beans, halved
  • To garnish, green onion, sesame seeds
  • Rice or noodles for 6 cooked according to package directions

For the stir fry sauce:

  • 1/2 cup soya sauce or tamari (gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock (can use water)
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 inches ginger, finely grated
  • juice from 1/2 lime

Instructions

  1. Prepare and slice all your vegetables.  Cut seitan into slices.
  2. Whisk together ingredients for the stir fry sauce in a mixing bowl.
  3. Heat non-stick skillet or wok over medium/high heat. Add seitan and stir fry for 5- 7 mins or until crispy on the outside. Add 1/4 cup of stir fry sauce and cook for 5 mins more. *see note
  4. Add remaining vegetables and 1/4 cup stir fry sauce to the pan or wok. Stir-fry for 3-4 mins or until vegetables become bright in color and have softened slightly. 
  5.  Taste and add more sauce if necessary. Serve over rice or noodles.
  6. Refrigerate leftover stir fry in a sealed container for up to 4 days. Stir fry sauce will keep in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks. 

Notes

For a more intense flavor marinate the seitan strips for 30 or overnight in stir fry sauce.

Find it online: https://susancooksvegan.com/stir-fried-beef-seitan/