Seitan · Main dish
Piri-piri seitan
Seitan marinated in a piri-piri sauce made with tomato paste, paprika and lemon, then roasted or sautéed until lightly caramelized. A bold yet balanced flavour.
ProductSeitan
Prep time20 min + marinating
Cook time20 min
Yield12 servings
Quantity
Ingredients
- Base
- 1 kg État Végétal seitan (plain)
- Piri-piri marinade
- 240 g tomato paste
- 110 ml apple cider vinegar (or wine vinegar)
- 120 ml vegetable oil
- 60 ml lemon juice
- 60 ml water
- 40 g sugar
- 10 g dried oregano
- 12 g paprika
- 7 g garlic powder
- 7 g onion powder
- Chopped red bird’s eye chili (optional, to taste)
Method
- Make the marinade. Mix all the ingredients until smooth.
- Marinate the seitan. Coat the seitan evenly. Marinate for at least 2 hours, ideally 12 to 24 hours in the fridge.
- Cook. In the oven: 180 °C (350 °F) for 20 minutes, stirring halfway. In a pan: cook over medium-high heat for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly caramelized.
- Serve. Allow 84 g of seitan per serving. Serve as a main dish with white rice and a vegetable of your choice.
Good to knowThe base recipe is designed for 1 kg of État Végétal Seitan, about 84 g of seitan per serving.
