Eggs & tofu · block
Seitan
Also called wheat meat, mianjin
Wheat gluten kneaded and cooked into a dense, chewy, meaty mass; sliced or torn and fried, stir-fried, braised or grilled in place of meat.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodPlant-based chicken pieces
Softer and pre-seasoned; cut back on salt.
- T3 · In a pinchExtra-firm tofu
Softer and less chewy; press and fry it first.
- T3 · In a pinchTempeh
Nutty and grainy rather than chewy and smooth.
- T3 · In a pinchTextured vegetable protein
Rehydrated soya chunks are spongier and blander; season well. (use 0.4× the amount)
Cook with Seitan
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