Seitan Pepper Steak
Submitted by sal
Vegan pepper steak made with seitan, shiitake mushrooms, and bell peppers in a rich miso-tamari sauce thickened with arrowroot. Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
40 minREADY
90 minAll the hearty, saucy satisfaction of Chinese pepper steak, completely plant-based.
Sliced seitan stands in for the beef, and it holds its own alongside sauteed shiitake mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, and onions cooked in sesame oil with plenty of garlic and basil.
The sauce is where this recipe really separates itself from the pack. Barley miso, tamari, a splash of sherry, and a touch of tomato paste create layers of umami that most vegan stir-fries can only dream about. Arrowroot thickens it into a glossy, spoon-coating sauce.
Pile it over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes and dig in.
Kitchen Tips
- If using dried shiitakes, save the soaking liquid. It’s packed with umami and goes right into the sauce.
- Add the green bell peppers after the red ones so they keep some crunch and bright color in the finished dish.
- Dissolve the miso in a little water before adding it to the pan. Dumping it in straight can leave clumps.
- Stir the arrowroot slurry constantly as you pour it in. It thickens fast, so have everything else ready to go.
Ingredients
Directions
If you are using the shiite mushrooms, place them in a bowl and cover them with hot water.
Soak until soft (about 30 minutes).
Then place the soaked mushrooms in a pot with 2 cups of water (use the soaking liquid) and 3 tablespoons tamari.
Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, and set aside.
Sauté the seitan, mushrooms, onions, and red bell peppers in the oil along with the garlic and basil.
When the vegetables are tender (half cooked), add the green bell peppers, sherry, and 1.75 cups water.
Mix the miso and ¼ cup water, along with the tomato paste and the tablespoon of tamari, if you wish.
Add to the sautéed vegetables.
Add the dissolved arrowroot and continue to simmer, while sirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened.
Serve the seitan pepper steak with noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
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