Basic Seitan - Chicken Flavor

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vital wheat gluten flour
• 1/2 cup water

For broth

• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed (or celery salt)

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, stir together the wheat gluten and water until it becomes elastic. Knead dough anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Cut into you desired shapes and sizes.

3. 3

   In a medium sauce plan, bring all of the broth ingredient to a boil.

4. 4

   Add prepared seitan into broth.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and cover with lid.

6. 6

   Let simmer for 50-60 minutes stirring every 10 minutes, until broth has reduced completely, this can take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes.

7. 7

   Use chicken flavored seitan immediately in your dish of choice or store in the refrigerator for up to 6 days, or the freezer for up to 6 months.