How To Make Vegan Deli Meat
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Ideal for vegans or anyone looking to explore meat alternatives, this recipe offers a versatile base that you can customize according to your taste preferences. Whether you’re craving a vegan version of chicken, beef, or ham, this recipe has got you covered.
Ingredients Needed To Make Vegan Deli Meat
- Vital Wheat Gluten
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Plant-Based Seasoning (Ham, Chicken, or Beef flavor, optional)
- Cool Water
How To Make Vegan Deli Meat
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and your choice of plant-based seasoning. Stir the ingredients with your hand to ensure they are well mixed.
- Make the Dough:
- Gradually add the cool water to the dry mixture. Use your hand to stir and form a dough. Knead gently 2-3 times to ensure the gluten flour is fully hydrated.
- Prepare for Cooking:
- Wrap the dough in foil. For more detailed instructions on this step, refer to the accompanying video.
- Cooking Process:
- Steam the wrapped dough for 1 hour. The internal temperature of the roast should reach 180°F or higher after steaming.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the roast cool to room temperature. Slice and enjoy! For a firmer texture, let it rest overnight. Check out the video for more insights on storage and usage.
Commonly Asked Questions
Can I use this seitan roast in place of meat in my favorite recipes?
Absolutely! This seitan roast can be sliced, diced, or shredded and used in various recipes as a substitute for meat.
How can I store the leftover seitan roast?
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It typically stays fresh for up to a week.
Is vital wheat gluten the same as regular flour?
No, vital wheat gluten is the protein part of wheat flour and is crucial for the meaty texture of seitan. It’s different from all-purpose flour.
Watch The Video
Vegan Inside-Out Grilled Cheese
This grilled cheese is like nothing you've ever had. We've got cheese on the inside AND outside.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of white bread (make sure it's vegan)
- 1 slice of vegan cheese
- 1/2 Cup loosely packed vegan cheese shreds, divided (or 2 slices of vegan cheese*)
Instructions
1: Preheat a pan to low to medium heat. Add a slice of bread to the pan, then a slice of cheese, add your second bread slice on top. Cover with a lid and let cook for 3 minutes checking every minutes to see if the pan is toasting the bread too fast. Adjust heat as needed.
2: Once the bread is a beautiful golden brown, flip, cover, and let cook for another 3 minutes or until the other side is toasted.
3. Remove the grilled cheese from the pan.
4: To the same pan, still preheated to low to medium heat, add a generous pinch (about a loosely packed 1/4 cup) of shredded vegan cheese to the pan and make a circle the size of your bread. Use a spatula if needed to shape.
5: Once the top of your cheese pile begins to melt, place your grilled cheese on top of the melted cheese. Let cook, uncovered, for about 3 minutes on low heat. Again, adjust the heat as needed. We're cooking this low and slow.
6: When you have about 30 seconds left in step 5, on the same pan that your sandwich is on, add the rest of your cheese (another rough 1/4 cup). Flip your sandwich so the "un-cheesed" side goes face down on the new melted cheese. Cook for another 3 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed.
7: Cut and serve!
Notes
- I used Daiya shreds for this and it worked great, if you use a different brand of cheese, you may get different results.
- You can use slices in place of shreds if you only have that on hand*
