Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion

Crispy Seitan Stir-Fry

Ingredients

1/4 cup sherry, (see Note)
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, (see Note)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
⅛ teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
8 ounces water-packed seitan, (see Note), preferably chicken-style, drained and patted dry
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Whisk sherry, water, hoisin, cornstarch, brown sugar, lime and salt in a small bowl.
Step 2

Heat 3 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add seitan and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 4 to 7 minutes. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, peanuts and ginger and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots and red pepper; cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
Step 3

Whisk the sauce again; add it to the pan and stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cilantro, if using.

Tips

Notes: Sherry is a type of fortified wine originally from southern Spain. Don’t use the “cooking sherry” sold in many supermarkets–it can be surprisingly high in sodium. Instead, purchase dry sherry that’s sold with other fortified wines in your wine or liquor store.

Tips

Hoisin sauce is a dark brown, thick, spicy-sweet sauce made from soybeans and a complex mix of spices. Look for it in the Asian section of your supermarket and in Asian markets.

Tips

Seitan, a high-protein product made from wheat gluten, has a meaty texture and is found in health-food stores or large supermarkets near the tofu. The package weight varies, depending on whether water weight is included. Look for the “drained weight” on the label.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Per Serving: 353 calories; protein 20g; carbohydrates 33.1g; dietary fiber 12.1g; sugars 14.1g; fat 14.5g; saturated fat 1.5g; cholesterol 0.2mg; vitamin a iu 12057.9IU; vitamin c 81.9mg; folate 50.8mcg; calcium 36.7mg; iron 0.8mg; magnesium 36.9mg; potassium 427.5mg; sodium 703.9mg; thiamin 0.1mg.

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