How to Make Seitan in Peanut Sauce or Vegetarian Gai Tua - A Step-by-Step Guide

Seitan in peanut sauce, also known as Vegetarian Gai Tua, is a delectable dish that is bursting with flavor and sure to please vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. This Thai-inspired dish features seitan, a hearty and protein-packed meat substitute made from wheat gluten, simmered in a rich and creamy peanut sauce that is as delicious as it is satisfying. With a perfect blend of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red curry paste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) package chicken-style seitan, cut into strips or cubes
  • 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • ½ teaspoon vegetarian oyster sauce
  • ½ sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Combine the ginger, garlic, and curry paste in small bowl. Slowly pour in 1/4 cup coconut milk; stirring until the mixture is smooth. Gently stir in the seitan, coating the seitan with the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. The longer you let it soak, the more flavorful the seitan will taste!
  • Stir together the remaining coconut milk, peanut butter, sugar, vegetable oil, tamari, chili garlic sauce, and oyster sauce in a medium bowl. Don't worry if it's not completely blended: when you cook it, the various substances will meld wonderfully. Set sauce aside.
  • Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray; add the chopped onion; cook over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onion is tender. Stir in the seitan, and cook until the seitan is heated through, about 7 minutes. Pour in the sauce, and stir to combine. Mix in the spinach and green onions; cook 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the spinach is cooked.
  • Nutrition

    558 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Sodium: 645mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 128mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 872mg