Best 4 Sweet And Sour Seitan Recipes

Are you looking for a delicious and flavorful vegan dish? Sweet and sour seitan is a mouthwatering combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Made with succulent seitan, a plant-based meat alternative, this dish offers a satisfying protein-rich experience. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or new to the world of plant-based cuisine, this recipe guide will walk you through the process of creating the perfect sweet and sour seitan dish. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques, we'll provide you with all the information you need to create a delectable and memorable meal.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR SEITAN

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This is a tasty vegetarian version of a Chinese classic. You won't even be able to tell it isn't chicken! Seitan is made from wheat gluten and is very high in protein and low in fat. I recommend using a chicken-style variety.

Provided by LITTLEBOO1982

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 pound chicken style seitan
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large bell pepper, cut in strips
1 large onion, chopped
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice
1 cup pineapple juice
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken style seitan, and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, but still crisp.
Stir in the pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and cornstarch. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until thickened. Mix in the pineapple chunks just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1379.9 mg, Sugar 47.8 g

PINEAPPLE SWEET AND SOUR SEITAN

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This recipe tastes remarkably like my favorite dish at the vegan chinese place in new york. I got it from a website of vegan recipes: http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1180/Pineapple-Sweet-and-Sour/

Provided by cassandra.snyder

Categories Chinese

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, in juice
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
24 -36 pieces baked seitan or 24 -36 pieces fried seitan
2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in
2 tablespoons cole water

Steps:

Saute onion, garlic, and ginger.
When onion begins to get translucent, add pineapple, peppers, sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce.
When this comes to a boil, add the seitan and the dissolved cornstarch.
Cook over high heat until the sauce thickens and the seitan is heated through.
Serve over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 214.6, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 19.9, Protein 1.3

SWEET AND SOUR CROCK-POT SEITAN

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A very flavorful, simple to throw together meal. Makes the house smell amazing! This is based on a beef recipe we used to make all the time before going vegan. It is absolutely just as tasty with seitan.

Provided by Serah B.

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 8h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb seitan, chunked
6 carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, juice reserved
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

Place seitan, carrots and onion in crockpot.
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic clove, red pepper flakes and pineapple juice until sugar is dissolved. Pour into crockpot.
Cook on low 8 hours.
30 minutes before serving, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add to crockpot, along with bell peppers and pineapple chunks.
Turn crockpot up to high, and cook for 30 minutes, until peppers are crisp-tender.
Serve over rice.

WW SWEET AND SOUR SEITAN

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Categories Soy Stir-Fry Vegetarian

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 Tbsp canola oil
1 large onion(s), sweet, cut into 1/4-inch half moons
1 large sweet red pepper(s), cut into 1-inch pieces
16 oz seitan slices, rinsed and patted dry, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup canned unsweetened pineapple chunks, in juice (undrained)
1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
4 tsp arrowroot
2 Tbsp water
2 medium scallion(s), sliced diagonally (for garnish)

Steps:

Place oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper; cook until vegetables start to brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add seitan and cook for 2 minutes more. Add pineapple and 1/2 cup of its juice, soy sauce and vinegar; stir to combine and cook 2 minutes more. Mix arrowroot with 2 tablespoons of water in a cup; stir to combine and add to skillet. Increase heat to high so mixture boils; cook until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes. Garnish with scallion and serve. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.

Tips:

Mise en Place: Before you begin cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
Use a Sharp Knife: A sharp knife will make it easier to cut the seitan and vegetables. This will help you achieve even cooking and a more attractive presentation.
Marinate the Seitan: Marinating the seitan in a flavorful mixture adds moisture and depth of flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic, or get creative with your own blend of spices and herbs.
Coat the Seitan in Cornstarch: Coating the seitan in cornstarch before frying helps to create a crispy crust. Make sure to shake off any excess cornstarch before frying.
Fry the Seitan in Hot Oil: Frying the seitan in hot oil helps to create a crispy crust and prevents the seitan from becoming soggy. Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the seitan, or it will absorb too much oil.
Use a Wok or Large Skillet: A wok or large skillet will give you plenty of space to stir-fry the seitan and vegetables without overcrowding the pan. This will help you achieve even cooking and prevent the ingredients from steaming instead of frying.
Cook the Vegetables Over High Heat: Stir-frying the vegetables over high heat helps to preserve their crisp-tender texture. Make sure to stir the vegetables constantly to prevent them from burning.
Add the Sauce at the End: Adding the sauce at the end of the cooking process helps to prevent it from burning. Stir the sauce in gently to evenly coat the seitan and vegetables.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sour seitan recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The seitan is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sweet and sour sauce is flavorful and tangy. Serve this dish over rice or noodles for a complete meal.