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Vegetarian Gai Tua with Seitan in Peanut Sauce

Vegetarian Gai Tua with Seitan in Peanut Sauce pairs tender, chicken-style seitan with a rich coconut-peanut sauce brightened by ginger, garlic, and a hint of red curry. Sweet and savory notes balance gentle heat, while spinach and onions add freshness and texture. Serve for a weeknight dinner over rice when you want something comforting with Thai-inspired flavors.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Vegetarian Gai Tua with Seitan in Peanut Sauce
  1. 1

    Combine the ginger, garlic, and curry paste in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Slowly pour in 1/4 cup coconut milk, stirring until the mixture is smooth.

  3. 3

    Gently stir in the seitan to coat it with the marinade.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Stir together the remaining coconut milk, peanut butter, sugar, vegetable oil, tamari, chili garlic sauce, and oyster sauce in a medium bowl.

  6. 6

    Do not worry if it is not fully blended; it will come together as it cooks.

  7. 7

    Set the sauce aside.

  8. 8

    Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray; add the chopped onion; cook over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onion is tender.

  9. 9

    Stir in the seitan, and cook until the seitan is heated through, about 7 minutes.

  10. 10

    Pour in the sauce, and stir to combine.

  11. 11

    Mix in the spinach and green onions; cook 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the spinach is cooked.

About This Recipe

Vegetarian Gai Tua with Seitan in Peanut Sauce is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Sauce, Coconut Milk, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 317.38 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Vegetarian Gai Tua with Seitan in Peanut Sauce?
It is a Chinese sauce recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Vegetarian Gai Tua with Seitan in Peanut Sauce made of?
The main ingredients are Chili Sauce, Coconut Milk, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 14 is above.
What goes well with Vegetarian Gai Tua with Seitan in Peanut Sauce?
Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Vegetarian Gai Tua with Seitan in Peanut Sauce?
About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 317.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Vegetarian Gai Tua with Seitan in Peanut Sauce easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 11 steps.

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