Ginger Braised Seitan Recipes

BEER, GINGER, AND GARLIC BRAISED BRISKET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Warm the oil in a large, ovenproof Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season the brisket with salt and pepper on both sides, and then add the meat to the pot. Brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Remove from the pot and set aside on a plate.
• Turn the heat down to medium and add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods; they should sizzle upon contact with the oil in the pot. Once they start releasing their aroma (less than 1 minute), add the onions and Ginger-Garlic paste. Sprinkle with a touch of salt to help them release some moisture. Saute until they soften and turn golden, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the sugar and beer to the pot, scraping up any bits that may have stuck to the bottom. Carefully, using a pair of tongs, return the brisket to the pot. Then add enough broth to bring the liquid halfway up the brisket, about 1 cup. Bring the liquid to a boil, shut off the heat, cover, and transfer to the oven where it will cook away for 3 hours until it's very tender. Remove the lid in the last half hour of cooking to reduce the liquid.
• When you're ready to serve, check the gravy. Stir in the cider vinegar. If it's too thick, don't be afraid to add a little water to thin it out. If it's too thin, reduce it on the stovetop. Taste for seasoning; depending on the brand of broth you used, you may want to add a little more salt.
• When slicing the brisket, remember to slice across the grain, that way you'll get the most tender pieces of meat. Spoon a little gravy over the top and enjoy a slice of brisket heaven!
• Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
• Save what you don't use in a small glass jar; it should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It's a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir-fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, gravy etc. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up.

CHINESE BRAISED BEEF WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Heat a little of the oil in a large flameproof dish. Add the beef chunks, in batches, and fry until browned. When each batch is browned, transfer the beef to another dish. Very roughly chop the onions, ginger, garlic and coriander stalks. Put in a food processor and whizz to a paste.
• Wipe any oil out of the dish you browned the beef in. Add the paste with a good splash of water and gently fry, scraping up any beef bits, until the paste is fragrant and softened (add more water if the paste sticks). Stir in the five-spice, star anise and peppercorns, cook for 1 min, then add the sugar, soy sauces and tomato purée. Return the beef and any juices to the dish, then stir in enough stock to just about cover. Bring to a gentle simmer. Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Cover the dish, put in the oven and cook for 21⁄2 hrs until the beef is really tender.
• Lift the beef out of the sauce into a dish, to keep warm. Boil the sauce until reduced by about half and thickened. Meanwhile, fry the ginger in the oil until golden and crispy. Return the beef to the sauce. serve the beef spooned over rice and scattered with the crispy ginger.

GINGER BRAISED SEITAN

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in saucepan. Add garlic and ginger and saute gently for one minute.
• Add seitan and carrot, and saute until the seitan begins to brown.
• Add mushrooms, water, sesame oil, soy sauce, and a dash of salt. Cover saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down low, leave the cover ajar, and cook slowly for 20-30 minutes, until the carrots are soft.
• Stir the spinach into the broth. If desired, mix cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of cold water, and add to broth to thicken it. Cook uncovered for another minute until the spinach is cooked.
• Serve hot.

GINGERED BRAISED GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large oven pot with cover, coat with olive oil and sautee ginger, onions and garlic over medium heat. Add the greens and pack them in the pot. They will shrink big time in the oven. Season well and add the chicken stock and vinegar. Cover and place in oven for 45 minutes. Check after 20 minutes, verify flavor and stir.
• PLATING Slice thick pieces of prime rib and place on top of a pile of mashers. Place a small mound of greens and sauce the plate.
• Wine Recommendation: Bacchus, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 1996

BRAISED SEITAN WITH BRUSSELS, KALE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat a large pan over medium-high heat. Saute the shallots and seitan in 2 T olive oil for about 7 minutes, until they have both browned. Add the Brussels sprouts and saute for 3 more minutes, adding a little extra olive oil if need be. Add the garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper, and saute for another minute. Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes.
• Add the vegetable broth and wine. Once the liquid is boiling, add the chopped kale. Stir the kale until it is wilted. Cover the pan, leaving a little room for steam to escape, and lower the heat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Taste and adjust the salt, serve immediately,.

GARLIC PEPPER SEITAN

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic, and cook, stirring until lightly browned. Increase the heat to medium, and add the green pepper and seitan to the pan, stirring to coat the seitan evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes in order for the seitan to absorb the flavors. Dissolve cornstarch in cold water, and stir into the skillet. Cook, stirring until thickened, and serve immediately.