Sesame-Crusted Seitan
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1 Tbs. sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbs. cornstarch
- 1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger
- 1 6-oz. pkg. seitan, patted dry
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 4 oz. snow pea pods, trimmed and rinsed
- 1 lb. baby bok choy, trimmed and rinsed
- Toast the sesame seeds in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring often to prevent burning, for approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, and set aside.
- Stir together the sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, 1/4 cup water and fresh ginger.
- Set aside.
- Slice the seitan into small pieces.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat, and add the seitan.
- Stir-fry until the pieces start to brown, for about 3 minutes, and, using tongs, remove from the heat and toss with sesame seeds.
- Set aside.
- Put the snow peas into the skillet, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the bok choy, and continue stir-frying for 1 minute.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture, and cook for about 2 minutes more, or until the bok choy begins to wilt.
- Remove from the heat, and scoop into a large serving bowl.
- Top with the sesame-crusted seitan, scooping any remaining seeds over top.
- Serve while hot.
sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, seitan, vegetable oil, snow pea pods, baby bok choy
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/sesame-crusted-seitan/ (may not work)