Vegan Turkey

Yield

10 people

Time

1 hour

This delicious vegan roast aka vegan turkey / seitan is a riff on our fan favorite vegan chicken cutlets and holiday roast. 

Ingredients

Silken Tofu Vital Wheat Gluten Garlic + Herbs Miso Paste Nutritional Yeast, Onion + Garlic Powder & Salt Make it Smoky

1. Make the Seitan Roast – To the bowl of a food processor add the wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder and salt. Press the pulse button a couple of times and process until combined. Add the silken tofu. Mix the miso paste with the warm water until dissolved and add it to the bowl. Mix until the dough comes together but take care not to overwork it.

2. With lightly oil hands remove the dough from the processor and shape it into a loaf by folding it over on itself just like you would bread. Make a round or oblong shape that will fit your steamer basket with plenty of room around it.

3. Steam the Roast – Bring a couple of inches of water to a simmer in the steamer pot (or use a pan/pot that perfectly fits your steamer basket). Place the steamer basket over the simmering water and lightly brush or spray with oil to prevent sticking.

4.  – Place the seitan roast in the steamer basket and cover with a lid. Steam on medium low heat for 25 minutes. Once done transfer the roast to a lightly oiled plate to prevent sticking.

5.   Wrap the Roast in Rice Paper Skin – Have a large wet plate ready on the counter. Prepare a shallow bowl with warm water. I use the same water from the steamer pot since it’s already hot. Submerge a sheet of rice paper for 7 seconds. Transfer it to the wet plate. Repeat with the second sheet of rice paper and place it on the plate overlapping the first one.

6.   – Place the seitan roast on top of the rice paper and start folding the paper upwards much like wrapping a present. Submerge the third sheet of rice paper in the water for 7 seconds and then place it on top of the roast folding the edges downwards to create a seal.

7.   Roast – Preheat your oven to 400”F.

8.  Lightly oil the bottom of a roasting dish or rimmed baking sheet. Place the herbs, garlic cloves and some citrus slices in the middle. Place the “vegan turkey” roast on top making sure it covers all the aromatics.

9. Lightly brush the rice paper skin with olive oil all over. Sprinkle with a good pinch of sea salt, paprika and chili flakes. Use your hand and rub it all over the roast to create an even coverage, make suer to get the sides too.

10. – Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden crispy.

11. – Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes then transfer to a serving dish. (Discard the garlic and herbs that might be sticking underneath). Serve with mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing or cold in sandwiches and salads.

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