Name: Thai Seitan Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Serves 2 to 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: ½ cup (130 g) smooth peanut butter; 8 skewers, soaked for 15 minutes if wooden; 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or vegan brown sugar; Olive oil spray; ½ cup (125 ml) coconut milk; Fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce (or liquid aminos); 1 batch Homemade Seitan or store-bought; 2 tablespoons diced fresh lemongrass (see tip under Corn Fritters with Creamy Chile-Lime Sauce); 2 teaspoons hot sauce; ½ teaspoon curry powder; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons vegetable broth, or more to taste; 1½ tablespoons maple syrup; 2 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation info

Serves
2 to 4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr

Appears in

But I Could Never Go Vegan!

By Kristy Turner

Published 2021

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Seitan is a great food in and of itself, not just a meat substitute. However, if you’re looking to replicate the taste and mouthfeel of beef, seitan is your best bet. The similarity is uncanny, especially if you cook the seitan in a cast-iron grill pan to get those lovely grill marks. In this dish, a coconut milk marinade with bold flavors from lime, lemongrass, and ginger turns this satay from ordinary to absolutely incredible. The spicy peanut dipping sauce is a winner, too. Don’t be surp