Go Back

Shredded Instant Pot Seitan

This shredded seitan, a vegetarian protein made from wheat gluten, is full of flavor and satisfying texture. Give it a try on a sandwich, salad, stir fry, or eat it all by itself!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Bob's Red Mill Vital Wheat Gluten
  • 1/2 Cup Miso Broth (or Other Broth of Choice)
  • 6 Ounces Firm Tofu
  • 1 Tbsp Miso Paste
  • 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Annie's Organic Worcestershire Sauce (optional)
  • 1 Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions

  1. Set up your food processor with the dough blade.

  2. Put all ingredients in the food processor except for the vital wheat gluten. Mix for about 30 seconds.

  3. Add the vital wheat gluten and continue to mix at a medium speed for 5 minutes. Your food processor will likely move around on the counter a lot so you may need to stand there and hold it. The mixing step is important if you want that shredded, tender texture in your seitan, so don't skip it!

  4. Remove the dough from the food processor and put it on the center of a large piece of parchment paper.

  5. Wrap the parchment paper around the dough. Then, wrap a piece of foil around the parchment paper bundle to keep it in place.

  6. Put two cups of water and the metal trivet in your instant pot. Then place the wrapped up dough on top of the trivet.

  7. Set the instant pot to manual, high pressure, and set the timer for 20 minutes.

  8. Once cooking is complete, let the instant pot vent completely before opening the lid (or follow the instructions provided with your pressure cooker).

  9. Allow the seitan to cool then use two forks (or your hands if needed) to shred it into thin pieces.

  10. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can also cook the seitan in the oven or in boiling water but the consistency of the seitan may differ.