Description

A quick and delicious easy teriyaki seitan recipe that delivers a savory and sweet plant-based meal perfect for weeknight dinners. This recipe features tender seitan slices cooked to golden perfection and coated in a rich teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

Seitan

400 grams seitan

Teriyaki Sauce

1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
2 tablespoons (30 grams) brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons (30 ml) sesame oil

Garnishes and Cooking

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

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Instructions

Slice Seitan: Prepare the seitan by slicing it into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easy serving.
Make Teriyaki Sauce: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Whisk the mixture until the brown sugar dissolves completely for a smooth, flavorful sauce.
Cook Seitan: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the sliced seitan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are golden brown and slightly crispy on the edges.
Simmer with Sauce: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the cooked seitan in the skillet. Stir well to coat all pieces and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the seitan.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top before serving for added flavor and texture.

Notes

Use firm seitan for best texture and to prevent it from falling apart during cooking.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to taste.
For a spicier version, add a pinch of red chili flakes to the teriyaki sauce.
Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.