Instant Pot Seitan
You can easily make seitan from scratch following this instant pot seitan recipe! With just a few ingredients, you can make this versatile chicken alternative that is meaty, juicy, and protein-packed.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
- 7 oz extra-firm tofu or firm tofu (around ½ block)
- ½ cup vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or other neutral oil of choice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cup vital wheat gluten
Instructions
- In a food processor, add all ingredients except vital wheat gluten. Blend until a smooth batter forms.
- Add wheat gluten, and pulse until the dough comes together.
- Allow to process for 1-2 minutes or until the dough is slightly elastic to the touch.
- Shape it into a log. Tightly wrap the dough up with foil.
- Fill the inner pot of the Instant Pot with a cup of water, then insert the steamer rack. Place the wrapped dough onto the rack.
- Cook at high pressure for 45 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Allow to cool completely and firm up before slicing or carving.
Notes
Helpful tips
- Experiment with the kneading time - The longer the seitan is kneaded, the tougher and chewier. I recommend processing it for 30-60 seconds in the food processor for a softer, more tender texture. Go up to 2 minutes for a chewier seitan.
- Allow seitan to cool before slicing and serving - Freshly cooked seitan appears soft but will firm upon cooling.
- Slicing seitan - Seitan can be cut however you like! My favorite way is to tear it apart using my hands to form a shredded chicken texture, but you can also slice or dice it.
- Making seitan on the stove - Place shaped and wrapped seitan in a steamer basket and allow to steam for an hour.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg
