You might be thinking, a plant-based steak that’s actually juicy and tender?! Well, yes, this steak is made with seitan, which is a popular meat alternative due to its texture and savory flavor. Well, now that seitan has become a huge kitchen staple in my home (I use it for everything — seitan meatballs, seitan chicken wings, etc.), I decided that a seitan steak was in order! Using the seasoning from my watermelon steak as a starting point, after a few experiments, this steak was perfected.
here’s what you’ll need
In this recipe, it’s truly the marinade that makes the magic happen!
Wheat Gluten and Chickpea Flour: These two ingredients will form the base of seitan. Both can be purchased online and found in some natural grocery stores. Seasoning: These are just basic spices, such as salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper. You’ll also need Dijon mustard to pack in more depth of flavor. Vegetable Broth: Feel free to make your own vegetable broth or use store-bought. White Vinegar: Vinegar adds a bit of acidity to cut through the richness of chickpeas. Apple cider vinegar works, too. Liquid Smoke: This adds a smokey flavor. Liquid smoke is very strong, though, so we only need a little bit. Tomato Paste: This will be used to make the dough and the marinade. Marinade: This is the magic sauce! It consists of soy sauce, brown sugar, and the tomato paste mentioned above. Full-sodium or low-sodium soy sauce works.
it’s easy to make vegan steak
Step 1: Create The DoughIn a large bowl, stir all of the dough ingredients together until a ball forms. Transfer the ball to a clean surface and knead for about 5 minutes or until the dough is elastic and cohesive. It will still be lumpy, which is normal! Step 2: Form The SteaksForm the ball into a rectangle, about ½ inches thick. You may need a rolling pin. Then, cut it into four even rectangles and let it rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the broth. Step 3: Simmer in BrothAdd all of the broth ingredients to a large pot and bring it to a simmer. Gently lower the seitan steaks into the broth, ensuring that the dough is covered by the broth. If it isn’t, transfer everything to a smaller pot. Partially cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Step 4: Marinade the SteaksMeanwhile, whisk together the marinade ingredients until the sugar is dissolved. Remove the steaks from the pot, let them cool enough to touch, and then brush them with the marinade. Let them sit in the marinade for at least 15 minutes. Step 5: Sear or Grill the SteaksSear on a well-greased pan or on the grill in a grill pan over high heat to slightly char the outside, then serve warm.
