Seitan’s meat-like nature is alluring for to many. It’s is not only nutritious, but a satisfying meal when eaten with rice, veggies, or pasta.
Truth is that, it is possible to prepare this 40 calorie per serving food in under 3 hours; 2.5 hours to be precise in addition to prepping time using a VitaClay slow cooker.
Take advantage of the low calories, solid satisfying power and healthy protein inSeitanwith this recipe..
Ingredients for Slow-cooked Seitan Recipe
1 large carrot, cut into 2-inches
1 large yellow onion, quartered
3 crushed garlic cloves
½ cup soy sauce or tamari as desired
2 bay leaves
2 ½ quarts - 3 cups water
6 cups whole wheat flour
10-Step Direction for Seitan recipe
Put carrot, onion, garlic, bay leaves and tamari or soy sauce in yourVitaClay slow cooker.
Add 2 ½ quarts of water and cover your slow cooker.
Pour the whole wheat flour in a large bowl. Add 3 cups of water.
Combine the mixture until it is smooth. If desired results are not achieved, add more water until smooth.
Transfer the dough to a flat and smooth surface and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.
Put back the dough in the bowl; add warm water to cover, for about 20 minutes.
Position the bowl with the dough towards the sink; knead until the water turns white.
Drain the liquid, cover with fresh water and knead until the water is clear.
Add the smooth raw Seitan to your slow cooker, cover and let it cook.
Once cooked, transfer the Seitan to a baking sheet and let it cool.