I've made homemade seitan twice in two weeks, and it's scarily delicious. It's so meat-like in texture and taste that it really kinda freaks me out -- after all, the big reason I gave up meat is because I don't like how it tastes. But somehow I always crave more of it. We had this with the Garlicky Kale w/ Tahini Dressing from Vegan with a Vengeance (a much tastier dish than I was expecting!). The marinade is based off an internet recipe for vegan Worcestershire sauce. Very tasty.
Marinade
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp chipotle pepper puree
1 pinch onion powder
1 pinch ground cloves
Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake to combine.
Seitan Patties
3-4 thick slices seitan, preferably homemade
1/2 cup marinade
steak sauce, for brushing
Marinate the seitan slices in the marinade for 20 minutes to overnight. Remove from marinade and smear (or brush) with steak sauce. Grill the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Grilled Sweet Potato Slices
1 sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1/3 cup marinade
1/4 cup maple syrup
Put the slices in the bottom of a skillet. Add 1/4 inch water, cover, and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the slices can be pierced with a fork. Meanwhile, combine the marinade and maple syrup in a jar and shake to combine.
Preheat your oiled grill pan. Grill the slices for 2 minutes on each side, liberally basting with the marinade.
