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Vital Wheat Seitan Sausages

Name: Vital Wheat Seitan Sausages
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: german
Ingredients: 1.5 cup vital wheat gluten; 0.25 cup chickpea flour; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup vegetable broth warm; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 0.5 tsp liquid smoke; 1 tbsp olive oil

These homemade seitan sausages are packed with savory flavor and offer a satisfying, chewy texture. They are perfect for grilling, pan-frying, or adding to your favorite recipes.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 10 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 433 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1.5 cupvital wheat gluten
0.25 cupchickpea flour
2 tbspnutritional yeast
1 tspgarlic powder
1 tsponion powder
1 tspsmoked paprika
0.5 tspblack pepper
1 tspsalt
1 cupvegetable broth, warm
2 tbspsoy sauce
0.5 tspliquid smoke
1 tbspolive oil

Equipment

tongs · measuring cups · small bowl · whisk · large bowl · measuring spoons · large pot · aluminum foil · steamer basket

The method

Step by step

1
In a large bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure all dry ingredients are well mixed before adding liquids for even distribution.
2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the warm vegetable broth, soy sauce, liquid smoke, and olive oil.
About 1 min
3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
About 2 min
4
Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes elastic and firm.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Do not over-knead, as this can make the seitan too tough.
5
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
About 1 min
6
Roll each portion into a sausage shape, approximately 5-6 inches long.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Aim for a consistent thickness to ensure even cooking.
7
Wrap each sausage tightly in aluminum foil, twisting the ends like a candy wrapper to seal.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Tight wrapping is crucial to prevent water from entering and to help the sausages hold their shape.
8
Set up a steamer basket in a large pot with about 1-2 inches of water, ensuring the water does not touch the basket.
About 2 min
9
Place the foil-wrapped sausages in the steamer basket, cover the pot, and bring the water to a boil.
About 3 min
10
Reduce the heat to a simmer and steam the sausages for 40 minutes.
About 40 min
Cook’s note: Maintain a gentle simmer throughout the steaming process.
11
Carefully remove the sausages from the steamer and unwrap them.
Cook’s note: They will be hot, so use tongs.
12
Allow them to cool slightly before slicing or using whole.
Cook’s note: For best texture, let them cool completely before pan-frying or grilling.

Per serving

Nutrition

51%Score

Calories: 432.9kcal
Protein: 73.9g
Carbs: 22.2g
Fat: 6g
Fibre: 3.3g
Sugar: 1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store cooled seitan sausages in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat by pan-frying, grilling, or baking until warmed through.