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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vegetarian Gai Tua with Seitan in Peanut Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the ginger, garlic, and curry paste in a small bowl.
- 2
Slowly pour in 1/4 cup coconut milk, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
- 3
Gently stir in the seitan to coat it with the marinade.
- 4
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- 5
Stir together the remaining coconut milk, peanut butter, sugar, vegetable oil, tamari, chili garlic sauce, and oyster sauce in a medium bowl.
- 6
Do not worry if it is not fully blended; it will come together as it cooks.
- 7
Set the sauce aside.
- 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
Stir in the seitan, and cook until the seitan is heated through, about 7 minutes.
- 10
Pour in the sauce, and stir to combine.
- 11
Mix in the spinach and green onions; cook 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the spinach is cooked.
- Calories 317.38 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 5.39 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 46.9 g 17%
- Total Fat 11.15 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.24 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 357.18 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 4.55 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 17.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 388.15 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 496.52 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 446.56 mcg Good Source 50%
- Vitamin C 26.82 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin D 1.13 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Vegetarian Gai Tua with Seitan in Peanut Sauce healthy?
- Vegetarian Gai Tua with Seitan in Peanut Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 317.38 calories and 5.39 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 357.18 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.24 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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