Vegan Turkey??? // Recipe + Taste Test

[@fiiilipe87]

Hi Sarah I'm a cook/chef and Culinary Arts student in the middle of transition to became a vegetarian and very interested in vegan cuisine so my monograph will be about Vegan substitutes. I often eat vegetarian "meats" and today is my first day trying to make my seitan from scratch. I just braised mine in vegetable broth with soy sauce and ginger, havent tryied yet but the broth tastes good. Here in Brazil it's hard to find ingredients such amino liquid, nutritional yeast and tempeh, but we have jackfruit and cashews a lot. see yah

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

I hope your seitan turned out well. :) It's so versatile! You can add any combination of spices. I am a huge fan of jackfruit to simulate pulled "pork," or shredded "chicken" in dishes.

[@fiiilipe87]

I thinking about this a long ago but I havent found a good fresh jackfruit yet ...

[@fiiilipe87]

I found at school a recipe to make pulled pork or meat with fresh hearts of palm tree,if you have the chance try those

[@larameier2094]

just to let you know, ripe jackfruit actually tastes like fruit. you need jackfruit thats not ripe yet if youre trying to use it as a meat substitute :)

[@davonchance4829]

I made the version w/o tofu. I used the white beans. I made sandwiches and they were delicious... I made a spicy BBQ Philly Cheese steak... THAT was amazing!!!

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

Ahhh philly cheese steak! Sounds so good.

[@davonchance4829]

do it grl!!! it was incredible!

[@samanthasbhs]

Davon Chance omg thank you for guinea pigging for me. I didn't want to add extra soy if I didn't have to! if I don't need to add the tofu I won't!

[@Aout8537]

I'm not even vegan but I keep coming back to your videos

[@Nu_Wen]

Yerin Nam I'm not vegan either but I like to eat vegan and vegetarian foods.

[@artichokez3270]

if you use less water. cut it really thin and crisp it in a pan on low with soy sauce and maple syrup its just like bacon :>

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

I'll give it a try!

[@innatenutrition7054]

I would definitely prefer this over some of the more processed, preserved versions of "meat"you can buy in the store!

[@K42029]

girl can sing!!

[@SatelliteHeart020]

K 420 of course she's a filipino!

[@daniiisland]

Yanna Mari I'm Filipino and I can't sing #NiceTry

[@SatelliteHeart020]

Danii that's sad. Maybe you weren't raise with karaoke in your living room.

[@daniiisland]

Yanna Mari no I was to busy studying :/ now I'm a pediatrician so it all worked out :)

[@xTropicalfruit12x]

+Yanna Mari omg im screaming 😂😂im filipino and all my grandparents and aunties always have their karoke machines out during parties

[@TheFlippyNioa]

"i'm using low sodium soy sauce" *tastes it* "it needs extra salt" lmao gj

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

lol the low sodium is just what i had at the moment.

[@queentina47able]

My number one rule for great tasting food is never go to step 2 without tasting step 1. You should have tasted the mixture before adding the wheat gluten..I was thinking that's not going to have enough flavor.

[@jackelinemorales3229]

I used to also love Vegan Dad's blog back in like '07/'08. I'm glad you did one of his recipes! 😊

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

Yes! The first time I made seitan was one of his recipes.

[@wtch9913]

You have to knid it way more than that and it develops a way better texture

[@MrBean729]

this channel is perfect, needs more subs. thanks for the recipe, guna go make it xx

[@conniesrawsomekitchen]

Ur so sweet :) I was answering someone on my page and noticed your video on the side of my computer :). You should come by and try my milk meat!!! I am sure you will love it. Good luck on ur channel!!

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

Thank you! I will definitely check it out.

[@conniesrawsomekitchen]

***** aww thanks Sarah! :D

[@lenguamuerto]

Milk meat?

[@jonothandoeser]

Connie is an absolute DIY vegan meat magician! Trust.

[@bearygoodbeans8169]

There's a good sense of community happening in the Vegan World. Hmmm, peaceful cooperative people willing to help and share. I want IN!

[@saramendiola1513]

I'm not even vegan, I just love watching these videos. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@elusivebutsatisfyingt.9166]

Sara Mendiola You're not vegan *yet* 🙃😉

[@0MGitsRayRay]

elusivebutsatisfying T. how extremist do u gotta be to imply they're eventually going to become vegan, they may have an intolerance to a lot of vegan foods and nuts and grains.

[@0MGitsRayRay]

elusivebutsatisfying T. yeah you literally did lol your comment: "You're not vegan *yet*"

[@elusivebutsatisfyingt.9166]

teethglitter Jesus. Calm down! I have but allergies, too. And I'm also allergic to multiple vegetables! Also: I was joking. Which is why this one "😉" was used.

[@0MGitsRayRay]

elusivebutsatisfying T. nothing about what i said was not calm... I don't know what you're talking about..

[@danielforrester1579]

If you store it in the fridge with broth overnight would that not enhance the flavor?

[@queenangel321]

I'm not vegan or vegetarian just trying to eat a little less animal product and I'm starting to love this channel.

[@paulamcdonalld7147]

Sad. Ditch Meat please. 4 animals

[@bearygoodbeans8169]

I LOVE this format for the video...and please do not restrain yourself from singing. I'm new to this vegan thang, so love finding 1. good recipes and 2. fantastic presentation. WARM greetings from Toronto!

[@edithdianeblankenship3300]

sarah, try using seasoning like a real turkey....sage, onion, celery .....flavor would be more turkey ish.

[@teflondon2281]

Watching and subscribing to you is gonna make me 100% consider going vegan instead of just wanting to try it out .

[@Nu_Wen]

I heard in Japan that to give vegan and vegetarian soups more Dept of flavour they would boil mushrooms and seaweed for the broth. perhaps you could use that instead of water?

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

Yeah! I've had a few people suggest this and it sounds really good for the umami flavor. i gotta try it soon!

[@corsicanlulu]

mushroom is the bomb for meaty flavor and is a substitute for meat. and seaweed tastes fishy

[@estategioiosa]

Please, is it possible in your videos to have the ingridients also written, because not everybody speak and understand english. Thank you.

[@MrSkotty1992]

veganlife there is a link to the original recipe in the description of the video.

[@jordanwhite5847]

I just found your channel, and I freaking love them!!! Love your style and content! Thank you for being amazing!😊

[@ashrillcaw]

3 ideas to give the recipe a little more punch; add a few tablespoons of molasses to the wet stuff, add ground mushroom powder to the dry stuff, add vegan chicken broth mix directly to the dry mix. Also I used to always add powdered sesame seeds to my seitan.

[@Elemenoful]

This looks pretty good! And probably more cost efficient than buying vegan deli meat

[@Bruiser1651]

"...can't stop touching this thing, it's so peculiar." LOL. You're the greatest. I've made a number of your recipes--on Labor Day, I made the carrot hot dogs and chile cheese fries, for instance, and I like them very much. Regarding homemade seitan, I haven't had much luck---It IS peculiar, and for me it seems to always have a funky aftertaste---but I'll try this with the tofu added. Thank you!

[@momomichimo]

Omg if you ever get the chance you should go to Taiwan and check out the amazing vegetarian buffets!! They're sooo good and sometimes the vegan meats are too realistic for me to eat LOLL 😂 love your channel!!! Definitely one of my favorite youtubers 💕💕

[@imliterallyjustsomeguy]

No idea why you remind me of Ellen Page but thanks for the recipe haha 😄

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

People tell me that sometimes. haha. Glad I could help.

[@B.Christine_W222]

Sarah's Vegan Kitchen did you ever find out if it was to be Braggs ACV?

[@bondpaz]

Her voice even sounds like EPage. I thought that too!!

[@tamcon72]

The Vegan Dad blog rocks! Adding mashed beans, and kneading only as long as is necessary to develop the gluten helps to create a more dense texture. Korenn Rachelle's channel has quite a lot of good mock meat recipes that have shored up my own knowledge of this aspect of vegan cooking. TFP : )

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

I will check out her channel! I love learning tips and tricks like this. And yeah, I used to follow Vegan Dad YEARS ago and I had forgotten about his blog. It randomly came to my mind before I filmed this video.

[@liveandletdi5590]

great video...I love watching the process....love the format

[@Josephfrom1990]

Dear past Sarah, you do eventually try out coconut bacon and carrot hot dog recipes. Also shout out to the turkey flavoured bread. That looked dope.

[@Josephfrom1990]

I just went through the comments and noticed another bread comment that annoyed you a bit. I wasn't knocking your seitan recipe I was just mentioning how it reminded me of turkey flavoured bread. Love your videos and your channel.

[@townsendstephen]

Fantastic. Thank you. I will definitely try this. I am so glad I have stumbled onto your site. You have tons to try!

[@DanielGomez-rt8hl]

First video I've watched of yours and I really liked it. I subscribed!!

[@suhairawsaj3638]

It actually looks like Arab luncheon meat (martadela)! This channel deserves way more subs! ♥♥♥

[@srpskihayk]

If you came to the "good" China (Taiwan), there are more friendlier options for vegan/vegetarians than that mess across the Straits. Thanks for the VDO! I cannot wait to try. One thing that puts me off about seitan, is it tends to be really rubbery. The seitan available commercially here is way too soft. However, what are "liquid aminos"? In La Isla Formosa, some ingredients are not available. It took forever to find wheat gluten and nutritional yeast. I am not so certain they have tamari (I have not found it. Even at the high-end "health food" shops.) Again, thanks!!

[@topszi]

tamari and liquid aminos are both different type of soy sauces. I find that a good soy sauce works just as good, although tamari has less salt, that's better

[@pugsandcoffeeplease]

He's probably just referring to the one that doesn't execute thousands of people for having a different opinion. That's all.

[@amandabrock9635]

I'm making this but tweaking it a tad for thanksgiving today, so thank you for the video!

[@hislitlmessenger]

I have been making this for a while now and I used 1/3 c. + 1 T soy sauce and added 1/4 c of chicken like seasoning. It has a good flavor but you can season to taste and see if it is too salty.

[@jonthevegan5321]

Buddha chief also has a good looking satin recipe. i personally haven't tried it yet but definitely want to try both now

[@spookykitsch1312]

You are such a genuinely lovely and articulate person 😊

[@staceyearrington2755]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO. I LIKE THE VEGAN DAD'S BLOG AND I ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY ONE OF HIS RECIPES.

[@karlaheredia2932]

can someone tell me how It is called the style of the blue couch? or how I can look for a similar one? I really want a similar one :)

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

Hey there! It's called a "papasan" chair. :)

[@karlaheredia2932]

Oh thanks! :) I did not think you would answer. Just found your videos, love them :D

[@chelseaantoine9740]

Karla Heredia

[@blackfeathercrafts]

Don't change the way you do your videos. They are cheerful, and you have a beautiful singing voice.

[@style_icon997]

I don't like using aluminum foil for anything, is there anyway I could boil the food without it or could I just go straight to baking it?

[@forcryinoutloud]

You can wrap it in parchment paper first, and then foil so the foil doesn't touch the seitan. You CAN simmer it (low-med simmer), but the point of wrapping it is to keep the shape and add a denseness to it that simmering doesn't quite achieve - but if that isn't an issue for you then just simmer it in about 6-8 cups of water (or vegetable broth) for the same amount of time, take it out, let it drain on a paper towel for a few minutes before popping it into the oven and then baking it for approximately the same amount of time, but as you wouldn't have the foil you'd need to keep checking it (and turning it) to make sure it didn't burn the outside.

[@style_icon997]

Thanks :D

[@janinahakunamatata5028]

You could use a clean cheese cloth or kitchen towel. ;)

[@undergrace1808]

Here's what I use: unbleached coffee filters and I like to steam it

[@Shuggies]

About to try this today... Just wonderung if you steamed the loaf first like his directions or did you just go straight to the oven ?? I will be steaming first. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing also.. not many vids out the for a deli type.loaf...

[@lb6110]

Just curious about the "Poultry seasoning" list of ingredients, as no where is it called for when assembling the recipe??

[@busyrand]

Great video! I like the format a lot. I was looking for this type of thing, and have experimented with Seitan in the past. I've only made something I really liked once, but I could tell I was close to discovering something. I like the method where you steamed, then baked it. I've always boiled it in the past, and found that didn't hold together as well as I wished. My favorite preparation was something I saw on Connie's RAWsome Kitchen, where she used pasta sauce as the liquid. It turned out well. You asked for suggestions, you may want to try that recipe.

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

For sure, when I've boiled seitan in the past it always comes out super spongey. It stays nice and firm this way. The pasta sauce sounds like an awesome idea actually! Anything to add more flavor in there. I'll check that video out -- thanks for the tip!

[@sd200man]

I do like the taste test videos and you being in them is a wondrously decorative element. ;)

[@TheOldMansPicks]

Do you think a tighter wrap would cut down on the sponginess?

[@ahtnamys]

Great video, I'm going through several now and you have sparked my desire to cook back to life so thank you for that! Although I will have to have a think about how I would go about this one as I've not steamed anything besides carrots in the microwave.... did you just get a humongous pot to steam it in?

[@healthyeatingalways]

Great video! This recipe can go a long way for so many great dishes. :)

[@JudithSamp]

i have never been so brave to work with seitan! i must try! thank you :)

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

+lara webs It's not so bad! A little time-consuming I must admit...but worth it in my opinion. :)

[@natinkiivegan1527]

Hi, I wanted to known how long can I keep the seitan in the refrigerator or freezer??

[@Janet_Price]

That is the most bizarre-looking thing I have ever seen! I'm so glad you made it in front of us, it was so much fun to watch. I've been VEGAN for 6+ years and I've yet to cook with tofu, I just don't get the fascination with meat alternatives. I love your channel - thanks again.

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

aw thanks for watching! i can't believe you haven't cooked tofu yet! I love that stuff far too much. :) But then again, my mom would make tofu for me even before I went vegetarian.

[@user-kh9ki3kq8m]

VoteGreen I hate tofu so much so you’re not really missing out. I find that tofu, no matter how much water you get out of it, is just always slimy and has no real texture. To me it’s like biting into realllly thick pudding.

[@SheriAnne0711]

Great video! Make more of these type videos please!😊

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

+Sherismiley I will! It was fun to film. :)

[@rachelfriedman3116]

you should make a video all about seitan. how to make a basic seitan, and how you can customize it

[@goofeybutreal4398]

Great video. What model Vitamix did you use?

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

it's the 750

[@pleasecallmekim8772]

Loving your channel!

[@victoriablanc761]

luv this. seitan is always interesting. everyone has their own way of doing it.

[@laydeestroh4830]

I watch ur videos when I'm super hungry in between calls at work... I think I should stop doing that lol...watching makes me more hungry lol..

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

The worst is when I watch food videos while doing cardio. -_- Haha.

[@hilarysell66]

i think using miso in it like disolved in the water make a world of differance

[@immalivingagain3672]

Heyya .!). Ive got this in the steamer RIGHT NOW. Lol. I got my hubby, who is turning Vegan, to make this so he can start getting the feel of how to make seitans. Clever huh !! Haha. He lovvves to cook so i didnt have to try very hard 😉.. i did tell him the flavors needed tweeking a bit. We cant wait to taste it !!). Thanks For Sharing.

[@Kendratree]

this was super cool to watch! please make the video of making the soy free meat.

[@ThePlantEaters]

I really liked the set up. If it's an easy way for you, I say keep doing it. I've been thinking about trying my hand at faux meat, this looked pretty good. I wonder if it freezes well, cause that's a ton. We do carrot dogs and really like them! Oh and BTW you have a beautiful voice!

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

+The Plant Eaters It is a lot! I froze half and I have high hopes it should defrost fine since there is not much moisture in it... And thank you!

[@worked2hard2turnbacknowbur56]

So nice 👍 thanks for facing blender towards us

[@LadyFourteen]

I went to the blog, but couldn't find the one w the white bean replacement:/

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

+Sorin Oka Woops! I added that one to the video description as well. It still has soy sauce but I'm sure you could replace with coconut aminos to make it completely soy-free.

[@Egginamagail]

Gonna try it with veggie broth and less smoked paprika.

[@rinacook9140]

great video,life is special and plants have life too,they can talk to each other and they also have feelings.they react to music and have consciousness.To the biggest tree's to the smallest leaf and branch they carry life and spirit.The old tree's are witness to time past and present and the days to come

[@kyosantofu]

You had me at "Seitan Baby." Subscribed!

[@Didi.sun3]

Hi, love your Chanel! which camera and sound equipment (if any) do you use?? Thanks :)

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

Thanks! I use a Canon EOS Rebel T5i. Some of my videos use the built-in camera mic, but mostly I use a cheap external mic by Shure.

[@kateyjacklyn8253]

It's 9pm and I'm making this now!! 10 mind left in the oven and can't wait lol ❤

[@amparoprattico9020]

i made it for new year night, and it was a boooomb! Everyone love it (and meat lovers too) thank you

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

I'm so glad it was a success! :)

[@laurenhamill2100]

Hey Sarah, did you record videos showing what you did with the rest of this "meat"?

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

I didn't. But this can be used anywhere you would use packaged seitan or tofu. Stir fries, breaded and pan-fried, sliced into sandwiches etc.

[@laurenhamill2100]

Sarah's Vegan Kitchen okay, thanks!

[@somethingsinful]

Have you tried any seitan ham recipes that would be good for sandwiches?

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

I haven't yet but the one on the "Chubby Vegan Mom" blog looks really good. It has a pineapple juice, brown sugar dijon glaze and I feel like that flavor would be amazing!

[@somethingsinful]

I tried this recipe for my first seitan attempt and it turned out great! Loving it with miso dressing and noodles. I would have never tried making it if it wasn't for you, thank you. That seitan ham recipe is bookmarked for another day.

[@christiansmith2292]

great video. can't wait to try.

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

Hope you love it!

[@katyemma4557]

What can I use instead of poultry seasoning? Could I use say thyme/ sage or rosemary?

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

Any spice you like really! I believe poultry seasoning is a blend of thyme, sage, rosemary, marjoram, pepper and nutmeg.

[@TheFlippyNioa]

Poultry seasoning is usually a mix of several different seasonings, you can find a recipe for it here: www.food.com/recipe/homemade-poultry-seasoning-23966

[@TheWhiteLocust]

Try using vegetable stock instead of water.

[@kreaturaee.6477]

She literally said that in the video.

[@Rose_from_UK]

How long did you knead? X

[@carolynmilheron2301]

Can anyone tell me how to store this vegan turkey? Thanks!

[@michellep7158]

I like adding fennel. Like a sausage - ish flavor!

[@laoscurita]

Could I boil the loaf instead of steaming it? :)

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

Probably...never tried it myself though. If you do, maybe wrap it in multiple layers of foil to prevent water from getting in, otherwise it'll absorb the water and get super spongey.

[@BrainFreezeVictim]

I'm not vegan or vegetarian but I love your videos so much.

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

That makes me so happy. :)

[@dorian2112]

a fourth of a teaspoon or a 1/4? :)

[@zlovediaz960]

i enjoy watching ur video's. I'm not a vegan but I love cooking & trying new ways of cooking food.

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

That's so cool. I see cooking as a fun challenge too!

[@nigelkingsley]

you are too sweet many thanks from switzerland !! bless n aloha !!

[@daniiisland]

Love this, but wonder if you can do a gluten free one 🤔 #Challenge

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

Dang that would be tough...I will do some research!

[@elusivebutsatisfyingt.9166]

This looks soo much like the german "Leberkäs" 😳😍

[@themis3396]

Done! It is amazing!

[@calmsea1604]

What can you use instead of seitain?

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

Do you mean instead of the vital wheat gluten? I'm not sure if there is a substitute for that unfortunately. :/

[@ericvryant5892]

looks delicious, just love seing you cook and talk, lol. Subcribed.

[@karenbenavente1124]

Enjoyed your singing! You have a very nice voice😁

[@AbellaTeacher]

Looks tasty. I want to make it with shiitake mushroom broth instead of water, extra garlic, and maybe smoked paprika for extra meaty flavor. Maybe I would knead it longer? I had some really amazing fake meats in China, too!

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

The shiitake mushroom broth would be SO amazing!

[@daddyosink4413]

It really sucks that so many of the recipes call for wheat gluten.... many folks that go on the plant based journey have done so due to celiac disorder...

[@cheezheadz3928]

Eating seitan is not a necessary part of a plant based diet.

[@Sayrahthepirate]

That's what I dislike most about homemade seitan, (well I've never had store bought or restaurant quality because they don't have that around here) is the spongy texture. :/

[@AntiUgg]

XDementedLoveX I know this is a pretty late reply, but I read that if you add beans, chickpeas or tofu it becomes less spongy!

[@Sayrahthepirate]

Thank you, I may just give it another go.. at some point lol.

[@hosannah__]

Love the video ❤️❤️❤️

[@treyaInTech]

Have you tweaked this recipe to your liking or even tried it again?

[@sabramarie101]

Im gluten intolerant is there a way to make this without the gluten?

[@1empyre1life]

Sorry but you probably can't make this minus gluten without seriously affecting the texture. Gluten is basically the key ingredient to the meaty texture. If you don't need to be vegan, something like egg might work but just search for a gluten free seitan recipe

[@pogonavit]

Do you press your tofu? If so how do you do it?

[@pogonavit]

also could you use soy sauce instead of aminos? I know the Braggs is a substitute for soy sauce but could it work the other way around ha ha

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

I never press my tofu! Too lazy. And yep, you can absolutely use soy sauce or tamari instead.

[@ghostfields]

this looks bomb. I wonder if it could be frozen

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

It absolutely can! I have done it before.

[@isilmuyna6711]

can i freeze this?

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

Absolutely! Since this is time consuming I usually make 2 and freeze one for later.

[@isilmuyna6711]

Nice! Thanks

[@andresvelez7847]

You have such great voice, i would love to hear you sing a Melanie Martinez cover!

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

Bahhh thank you. :) I have thought about doing some covers.

[@cascadestars]

CAN YOU DO A VIDEO OF YOU SINGING PLEASE OMG YOU HAVE A LOVELY VOICE BABE

[@RaeKelsch]

What an interesting recipe! Looks like I'll be making faux meat soon

[@SarahsVeganKitchen]

+Rae Kelsch I'm really happy with how it turned out! It's quite versatile, absorbs flavors well.