Seitan in Peanut Sauce or Vegetarian Gai Tua

Seitan in Peanut Sauce or Vegetarian Gai Tua

This is a delicious modification of a classic Thai dish! You’ve probably had the chicken version if you’re a meat eater, and I’m sure you could substitute meat for the seitan, however, I urge you to give the seitan a try. Seitan is a meat substitute made from wheat gluten. Seitan comes the closest to real meat that a vegetarian or vegan can have. Seitan really picks up the flavor of whatever marinade it’s put into. If you’ve ever had ‘mock duck’ at a Thai restaurant, then you’ve had seitan before. It can be found at natural food or Asian food stores.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Yield:
3 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red curry paste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) package chicken-style seitan, cut into strips or cubes
  • 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • ½ teaspoon vegetarian oyster sauce
  • ½ sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Directions

Step 1
Combine the ginger, garlic, and curry paste in small bowl. Slowly pour in 1/4 cup coconut milk; stirring until the mixture is smooth. Gently stir in the seitan, coating the seitan with the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. The longer you let it soak, the more flavorful the seitan will taste!

Step 2
Stir together the remaining coconut milk, peanut butter, sugar, vegetable oil, tamari, chili garlic sauce, and oyster sauce in a medium bowl. Don't worry if it's not completely blended: when you cook it, the various substances will meld wonderfully. Set sauce aside.

Step 3
Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray; add the chopped onion; cook over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onion is tender. Stir in the seitan, and cook until the seitan is heated through, about 7 minutes. Pour in the sauce, and stir to combine. Mix in the spinach and green onions; cook 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the spinach is cooked.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

558
Calories
33g
Fat
34g
Carbs
41g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 558
% Daily Value *
Total Fat33g 43%
Saturated Fat22g 110%
Sodium645mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate34g 12%
Dietary Fiber9g 31%
Total Sugars12g
Protein41g
Vitamin C30mg 150%
Calcium128mg 10%
Iron6mg 36%
Potassium872mg 19%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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