Vegan Yakitori Recipe (Japanese BBQ Skewers)
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
6 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Resting Time
5 mins
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Total Time
51 mins
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Servings
6 skewers
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Calories
205 kcal
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Cuisine
Japanese
Vegan Yakitori Recipe (Japanese BBQ Skewers)
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Tender skewers of savory, miso-infused seitan glazed in a rich, umami-packed tare sauce. Steamed, and then finished with a light char, this vegan yakitori is absurdly hit-yourself-over-the-head-with-a-frying-pan flavorful.
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Ingredients
Vegan Yakitori
- 1 ¼ cups vital wheat gluten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup water
- 4 teaspoons Miso paste
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ichimi togarashi or gochugaru
Tare (Yakitori Sauce):
- 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- ⅓ cup mirin
- ¼ cup sake
- ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
To Garnish and Serve:
- 1 scallion thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon shichimi togarashi (optional)
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Instructions
- Place the vital wheat gluten, olive oil, water, miso, garlic, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and ichimi togarashi into a food processor.
- Process the mixture for a full 90 seconds until a sort of crazy-looking, stringy dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 8 portions and let them rest for 5 minutes on a clean, lightly oiled baking pan.
- Once the gluten has relaxed, wrap each piece around a bamboo skewer to form a natural, slightly chunky-looking cylinder.
- Prepare a steamer and bring water to a boil. Steam the skewers over medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Make sure that any part of the seitan resting on the surface of the steamer has parchment paper underneath to prevent sticking. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
- While the skewers are steaming, prepare the tare sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together the tamari, mirin, sake, brown sugar, white pepper and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 4-6 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) or a grill to high heat. Dip or brush the steamed seitan skewers with the prepared tare sauce, ensuring they are well-coated. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet or grill. Roast for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through. If grilling, turn 90 degrees every 2-3 minutes until there are light char marks all around the yakitori.
- When finished cooking, brush the yakitori with more sauce for a glazed-looking finish.
- Transfer the skewers to a serving platter. Garnish with thinly sliced scallion and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi, if desired.
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Notes
- 🥖 Resting Dough Face:
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- Let the dough rest for 5 minutes before skewering. This relaxes the gluten, making it easier to shape and ensuring a tender texture in the final dish.
- 📜 Paper Chaser:
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- Always use parchment paper under the skewers when steaming. It prevents sticking, especially in bamboo steamers, which can absorb flavors and are tricky to clean.
- 🔥 Tare-d and Feathered:
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- Keep an eye on the tare sauce while cooking. Its sugar content can burn quickly, turning the sauce bitter if overheated.
- 🔄 Let Me See That Tong:
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- Turn skewers every 2-3 minutes when grilling for an even char. Use tongs, and keep a sharp spatula handy to release skewers if they stick to the grill.
- ✨ Glazed and Confused:
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- Brush the yakitori with tare sauce again just before serving. This final coat locks in flavor, adds a shiny finish, and makes the skewers extra delicious.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
770mg
(32%)
Potassium
116mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
287IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 770mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 287IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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