Vital Wheat Seitan Sausages
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
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 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
- 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
Store cooled seitan sausages in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat by pan-frying, grilling, or baking until warmed through.
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