Seitan · Main dish
General Tao fried seitan
Crispy seitan pieces coated in a sweet and slightly spicy General Tao sauce. A plant-based option everyone loves.
ProductSeitan
Prep time25 min
Cook time20 min
Yield12 servings
Quantity
Ingredients
- Fried seitan
- 1 kg État Végétal seitan
- 240 g cornstarch
- 140 g flour
- 10 g garlic powder
- 5 g pepper
- Cold water as needed (for a tempura-style batter)
- Frying oil
- General Tao sauce
- 715 ml reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 360 ml water
- 240 ml rice vinegar
- 285 ml sugar
- 95 ml hoisin sauce
- 50 ml sesame oil
- 30 g chopped garlic
- 20 g chopped ginger
- 60 g cornstarch (mixed with cold water)
- Chili flakes (optional)
Method
- Prepare the coating. Mix the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder and pepper. Coat the seitan directly in the dry mix, or add a little cold water to make a light batter.
- Fry the seitan. Heat the oil to 180 °C (350 °F). Fry the seitan for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden and crispy. Drain on a rack or paper towel.
- Make the sauce. Mix all the ingredients except the cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil, add the cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened.
- Assemble. Toss the fried seitan in the sauce just before serving to keep it crispy.
- Serve. Allow 84 g of seitan per serving. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with white rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Good to knowThe base recipe is designed for 1 kg of État Végétal Seitan, about 84 g of seitan per serving.
