Vegan Mongolian Beef

Name: Vegan Mongolian Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup vital wheat gluten; 1/2 cup mashed chickpeas; 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup water; 2 tsp nutritional yeast; 1 tbsp tomato sauce or paste; 1/2 tsp seasoning salt; 1/2 tsp liquid smoke; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1-2 tbsp sesame oil for pan frying; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup water; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp chili paste (optional); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ginger powder; 2 tbsp cornstarch; Scallions and sesame seeds for topping

12 steps

Prep:15minCook:50min

Homemade seitan is cut into thin strips and coated in cornstarch and a sticky, sweet brown sauce to replicate this popular Chinese American take out dish!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:25:50 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories339.4 kcal (17%)

Total Fat6.2 g (9%)

Carbs36 g (14%)

Sugars10.2 g (11%)

Protein36.3 g (73%)

Sodium864.2 mg (43%)

Fiber4 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl add soy sauce, tomato sauce and mashed chickpeas. Mix together.

Step 2

Then add the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast and all other seasonings. Mix together.

Step 3

Slowly add the water in about 3-4 tbsp at a time. Mix together and you will see the dough beginning to come together. Then knead with your hands for 1 minute to help finally bring it all together.

Step 4

Cut the dough in half and roll out into two thin cutlets.

Step 5

Steam them for about 25 minutes. Flipping halfway through.

Step 6

While they are steaming prepare your sauce by adding all ingredients into a bowl and mixing.

Step 7

Once the seitan is done steaming let it sit for a few minutes to cool. Then cut into about 1/2 inch thick pieces. I like to cut mine even thinner as I find it becomes a little bit crispier.

Step 8

Coat the cut seitan in the cornstarch.

Step 9

In a pan add 1-2 tbsp of sesame oil. Allow it to get warm on a medium low heat. Once it has warmed up add in the seitan.

Step 10

Cook for the seitan for about 5-7 minutes before adding the sauce in. It will get a little crispy.

Step 11

Then add the sauce in and cook on a low heat for 15-20 minutes. The sauce will thicken and the seitan will get a little caramelized with some crispy edges.

Step 12

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve with rice or your favorite vegetable.

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