Seitan

Ingredients

for the seitan:

• 1 cup Vital Wheat Gluten
• 1/4 cup Chickpea Flour
• 1 cup Water

for the broth:

• 6 cups Vegetable Stock
• 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 2 tbsp Cider Vinegar
• 2 tsp Liquid Smoke
• 1 tbsp Onion Powder
• 1 tbsp Garlic Powder

Method

• Combine vital wheat gluten and chickpea flour, add water and knead for 5 minutes, or until spongy and springy. Leave to rest for 5 minutes.
• Put broth ingredients in a large pot and get to a simmer.
• Cut the seitan flour up into small 1-2cm chunks and simmer for 1 hour.