Smoky Vegan Seitan Bacon

Step 1

Start by combining dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 2

Next, add in wet ingredients. Mix well until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough for 6-8 minutes on a wooden chopping board. It should be pretty firm and elastic after kneading.

Step 4

Shape the dough into a square and loosely wrap it in foil. Steam it for 30 minutes in a steaming basket inserted into a pot of boiling water.

Step 5

After steaming, carefully remove foil and let it cool down completely. Slice it into thin strips using a sharp knife.

Step 6

Combine everything needed for the marinate in a bowl and whisk to mix. Using a pastry brush, brush on the marinade on both sides.

Step 7

To pan-fry: Heat up a small amount of oil in a non-stick pan. Place 4-5 slices of bacon in the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each sides, or until both sides are nicely charred. Repeat for the remaining slices.

Step 8

To bake: Preheat oven to 200C/400F. Place bacon slices in one layer on a lined baking rack. Place rack at the uppermost layer of the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, before flipping over and baking for another 8-10 minutes on the other side.