Realistic Seitan Burger
The best seitan burger you will ever make!
Equipment
- Steamer
- Blender
Ingredients
- 200 g Fresh Cooked Beetroot I used ready to eat beetroot from the vegetable section in the supermarket. If you are using raw beetroot please cook it before blending.
- 265 g Tinned Brown Lentils (drained) I used a whole can
- 160 g Vital Wheat Gluten
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Liquid Smoke
- 2 tsp Garlic Granules
- 1 tbsp BBQ Sauce
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- If you are using raw beetroot please cook according to instructions. If it is cooked, proceed to the next step.
- Add the beetroot to a blender and start blending
- Add the lentils to the blender and blend until smooth
- Add the rest of the ingredients apart from the vital wheat gluten
- Blend until it is all combined
- Slowly add the vital wheat gluten, blending until it is all combined
- Remove the dough and put it into a large bowl
- Knead the dough for a few minutes ensuring it is all mixed in well
- Leave the dough to rest for 5 minutes
- Set up the steamer
- Cut the dough into 4 and shape them into burgers
- Steam the burgers for 25 minutes
- Allow the burgers to rest until they are needed
- Fry the burgers for 3 minutes on each side until they are slightly crispy
- Serve and enjoy