Grilled Seitan with Ginger
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is my go to weeknight dinner when I want something satisfying and totally meat free. Seitan has this amazing meaty texture that takes beautifully to grilling, and the whole meal comes together in under an hour. Fresh ginger is the real star here, bringing both incredible flavor and natural anti inflammatory benefits to your plate. What I love most about this recipe is how simple it is to pull off. Just whisk together your marinade, let the seitan soak for a bit, then get it on the grill. You'll have a restaurant worthy dinner on the table faster than you'd think, and it won't break the bank either. The sesame oil and lime juice give it this bright, complex taste that makes it feel way fancier than it actually is.
Ella x
Ingredients
- ¾ kgseitan steaks(store-bought or homemade)
- 3 tbspfresh ginger(minced)
- 4 tbspsoy sauce
- 2 tbsprice vinegar
- 2 tbspsesame oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tbspmaple syrup
- 4scallions(thinly sliced)
- 1 tbspfresh lime juice
- 2 tbspvegetable oil(for grilling)
- ½ tspred chili flakes
- ½ tspsea salt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Pat the seitan steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps them develop a better crust on the grill.
Tip: Dry surfaces grill more evenly and prevent steaming.
- 2
Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, 2 tbsp minced ginger, minced garlic, maple syrup, and red chili flakes in a bowl to create the marinade.
Tip: Make the marinade while your grill heats up to save time.
- 3
Brush both sides of the seitan steaks generously with the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
Tip: Don't skip the marinating step—it infuses the seitan with flavor depth.
- 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F) and lightly oil the grates with vegetable oil using a brush.
Tip: Oil grates prevent sticking and create better grill marks.
- 5
Place seitan steaks on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side without moving them, allowing caramelization to develop.
Tip: Resist the urge to flip frequently; let them sit undisturbed for best results.
- 6
In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced scallions, and lime juice to make the ginger-scallion glaze.
Tip: Fresh garnish adds brightness that complements the grilled, savory notes.
- 7
Transfer grilled seitan to a serving platter and drizzle generously with the ginger-scallion glaze while the seitan is still hot.
Tip: The heat will slightly soften the scallions and release their aromatic oils.
- 8
Serve immediately as a main course alongside steamed bok choy, brown rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
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