Cooking with Seitan: The Complete Vegeterian "Wheat-Meat" Cookbook

by Leonard Jacobs and Barbara P. Jacobs

Book Overview

Seitan (pronounced say-tan ) is a spectacular meat substitute with a look, taste, and texture that satisfies the heartiest of appetites. Derived from wheat flour, seitan is naturally nutritious and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895295997
• ISBN13: 9780895295996
• Release Date: May 1994
• Publisher: Avery Publishing Group
• Length: 185 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Not the book I received.

The book was outdated in regard to modern seitan cooking methods with pages falling out. I didn't receive a book that was even close to good condition.

Is this book worth it? ABSOLUTELY

As a vegetarian I am always looking for cookbooks that will expand my cooking experience. This is a well written book with many well thought out recipes that are easy to follow. It is a keeper for my kitchen library and will be passed on to a "deserving" friend or family member only upon my death. I highly reccomend this book to anyone who is NOT gluten intolerant.

Save Money, Save Your Health!

Gluten has been a well-kept secret of certain religions and peoples of our society. It is finally coming into the light in today's health-conscious society. With quality whole wheat available now to anyone with a postal address, the technique of cooking with gluten, either as a meat substitute or a meat filler, can be practiced by everyone. I first discovered gluten in the seventies in a Magic Mill Mormon cookbook. As the making of gluten is fairly time-consuming, I learned to make a lot at a time and storing it for future use. I have made countless meat dishes with either only gluten or gluten and meat, and most people wouldn't realize any difference! I hope shoppers aren't deceived by the idea that most recipes available are Oriental; gluten can be used by everyone. Certainly, the making of gluten can be easier using a large mixer, but can actually be done by the strong of hand. Highly recommended book, an excellent resource!

First recipe tried was MOST EXCELLENT!

The first recipe I tried from the book left us with a 'meat-like' product that resembled and tasted like chicken fried steak. It was delicious and the whole family ate it like gang-busters. Storing vital wheat gluten in the cabinet is a much cheaper alternative than purchasing meat and then having to keep it under refrigeration. Strong BUY recommendation.

Excellent vegetarian cookbook using an amazing new food

The only book of its kind that shows you how to make this amazing new food, seitan, from whole wheat. Also included are recipes for preparing this food if bought already prepared. There are more than 200 recipes from appetizers and soups to main dishes and desserts using this 100% vegetarian delicious whole food.