Crispy Seitan Bites

🥘 Ingredients

• vital wheat gluten 111 g
• all-purpose flour 30 g
• vegetable broth powder 1 tsp
• onion powder ½ tsp
• garlic powder ½ tsp
• salt ¼ tsp
• water 158 ml
• Thai sweet chili sauce 44 ml
• hoisin sauce 44 ml
• soy sauce 30 ml
• water 30 ml
• rice vinegar 15 ml
• sesame oil ½ tsp
• light oil 30 ml
• green onions
• chives
• sesame seeds 1 tbsp

1. 1

   Add about an inch of water to a pot with a steamer basket and bring to a light boil.
2. 2

   In the meantime, whisk together vital wheat gluten , all-purpose flour , vegetable broth powder , onion powder , garlic powder and salt in a medium bowl . Pour in water and mix to form a ball of dough.
3. 3

   Lightly grease the steamer basket, then tear off bite-sized pieces of the seitan dough and place them in a single layer in the basket. Cover and steam for 10 minutes .
4. 4

   In the meantime, in a small bowl or measuring glass , mix together Thai sweet chili sauce , hoisin sauce , soy sauce , water , rice vinegar and sesame oil . Set aside.
5. 5

   When the seitan is done steaming, heat light oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan. Use tongs to remove the seitan bites from the steamer basket and place them into the hot oil. Be careful as it may splatter. Cook a few minutes per side
6. 6

   Remove from the heat, add the sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with green onions or chives and sesame seeds if desired, and serve hot.