seitan

Meatless protein source

Seitan is a meat substitute made from wheat gluten, with a chewy, fibrous texture that mimics chicken or beef.

Popular in vegetarian and vegan cooking, it absorbs marinades and seasonings well: The seitan stir-fry was surprisingly meaty.

Also called wheat meat or wheat gluten.

texture

chewy

Resisting easy biting

tender · toothsome · springy · resilient · firm · hearty · spongy · stringy · succulent · bite

substitute

plant-based

Sourced from flora

tofu · tempeh · jackfruit · TVP · mycoprotein · animal-free · cruelty-free · dairy-free · egg-free

gluten

wheat

Cereal crop for flour

dough · elasticity · stretchy · washing · starch

cooking

broth

Clear simmered meat liquid

stir-fry · braising · grilling · frying · baking · steaming · umami · savory · spices · recipe

dishes

kebab

Grilled food on skewer

ribs · wings · nuggets · roast · cutlet · sausage · bacon · jerky · satay

sustainability

low-impact

Minimally stressful on body

Categories
Opposites
protein source composition

seitanmeat

Animal tissue for food

beef · chicken · pork · animal protein · fish

plant-based meat alternatives

seitantofu

Coagulated soy milk block

tempeh · soy protein · pea protein · jackfruit

dietary suitability

seitangluten-free

Containing no wheat protein

rice · quinoa · buckwheat · corn · potatoes

Family

wheat gluten

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G