Seitan (pronounced say-tan) is a spectacular meat substitute with a look, taste, and texture that satisfies the hardiest of appetites. Derived from wheat flour, seitan is naturally nutritious, and is low in fat, cholesterol, and calories. Traditionaly, seitan has been eaten in China, Korea, Japan, Russia, and the Middle East. Now, seitan has found its way to the West, where its popularity has exploded, making it a featured item in elegant restaurants and a favorite food in health-conscious homes.Highlighting the easy-to-follow cooking instructions are dozens of illustrations that carefully guide you through the more complicated techniques and procedures. In addition, Cooking with Seitan provides a complete ingredients glossary, helpful cooking tips, nutritional information, and fascinating facts about seitan. So the next time you shop at your favorite health foods store, your gourmet shop, or even your local supermarket, consider picking up seitan. You may discover that Cooking with Seitan adds just the right healthful touch to your menu.
