STEAMED SEITAN SMOKY NUGGETS

SERVES 4 PORTIONS

3⁄4 cup vital wheat gluten

1⁄4 cup plus

2 tbsp chickpea flour

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp onion powder

1⁄2 cup vegetable broth

2 tbsp tomato sauce

1 tbsp tamari

1 tsp liquid smoke

1⁄2 tsp coconut oil

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 68kcal
Fat: 1.2g (0.6g S.Fat)
Carbs: 7.2g
Protein: 7.2g
Sugar: 1.9g
Sodium: 393mg

METHOD

In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten, flour, garlic, and onion powders.

In a small mixing bowl, combine the broth, tomato sauce, tamari, liquid smoke, and oil. Mix the liquid into the dry ingredients. Knead for 2 minutes, or until the dough is elastic. As you knead it, you'll notice it pull back into a rounder shape. This is a firm dough that will not expand while cooking.

In a saucepan, combine 5 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil. Place a steamer basket in the pan and reduce the heat to a low simmer.

Slice off irregular pieces with a pastry cutter. You can shape them into a ball as best you can or leave them chunky. You can also steam as a single log and cut into chunks after steaming and cooling.

Steam for 40 minutes.

Remove the seitan to cool and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or the freezer for up to 4 months.