How do you say the word seitan?
Where does seitan come from?
Seitan (pronounced “say-tan”) is a vegan meat substitute made entirely out of hydrated gluten, the main protein found in wheat. It is sometimes also called wheat gluten, wheat meat, wheat protein or just gluten. Seitan is produced by kneading wheat flour with water to develop sticky strands of gluten protein.
What is seitan English?
/ˈseɪ.tæn/ a food made from wheat that is high in protein and that is used in cooking instead of meat: Stir-fry the seitan until it starts to brown. Seitan has a bland taste and readily adapts to seasonings. More examples.