Barbecue Seitan Skewers (no grill)

Barbecue Seitan Skewers (no grill)

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Yield: 7 Skewers

Author: Hudson Stepper

Prep time: 8 MinCook time: 22 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

Seitan

• 1 1/4 cups vital wheat gluten
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 cup of warm water

Cooking

• 1 tbsp + 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 1 cup of water

Sauce

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp hot sauce (I used Cholula)
• 2 tbsp agave or maple syrup
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp msg (optional)

Instructions

1. Whisk together the dry seitan ingredients, then pour in warm water. Use your hands to combine the dry ingredients with the water, but do not knead the seitan.
2. Once fully combined, break apart into chunks of preferred size. Put your chunks into a large nonstick pan.
3. Coat your seitan with a tablespoon or two of oil to prevent sticking and 1 cup of water, then bring the pan to a medium to high heat. Cover to let it steam for 8 minutes.
4. Uncover and flip the seitan pieces over. Add your 1/4 cup of cooking oil, let the seitan get crispy for 10 minutes, while turning it over and letting it get crispy on both sides.
5. Whisk together the sauce, lower the heat to medium, and pour over the seitan in the pan.
6. Turn over the seitan pieces and make sure they’re evenly coated. Make sure to let the sauce thicken, but don't let the sugar burn in the process; then turn off the heat.
7. Poke skewers through the seitan, then serve and enjoy!