I Tried Making The Viral TikTok Vegan Chicken From Flour

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  • Опубліковано 12 бер 2021
  • Merle ( / merleeshay ) is back with another food challenge and this time she is trying to make Seitan.
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  • @MerleONeal
    @MerleONeal 3 роки тому +1883

    This recipe came so highly requested- thanks to all of you who sent it to me. This video was fun to make, one of my big hopes is that those of you who don’t have access to store-bought seitan can enjoy it on your own with the simplest ingredients (and a little patience) 😉

    • @SalvatoreSantillo92
      @SalvatoreSantillo92 3 роки тому +19

      Next time, keep the seitan to cool in a bowl with the broth, in the fridge overnight. It will be firmer, tastier and you can shred it small for stir-fry noodles or bigger to make vegan nuggets

    • @timothyfuqua6548
      @timothyfuqua6548 3 роки тому +3

      Just made this - it was fantastic! Thank you!

    • @annyms5092
      @annyms5092 3 роки тому +4

      God bless, Jesus loves you and died for you all.

    • @goldyd144
      @goldyd144 3 роки тому +13

      If you're into it, throw some MSG in there the next time you try this. 👍🏾 Great umami boost and made it taste more "meat" like in my experience.

    • @Tracydot3
      @Tracydot3 3 роки тому +4

      I live in Thailand. They don't have seitan here than I have seen, so I am excited to try making this!

  • @bryannsotomayor2575
    @bryannsotomayor2575 3 роки тому +1895

    Merle: Seitan
    Me, a non-English speaker: Satan?!

  • @LAILA269.
    @LAILA269. 3 роки тому +2053

    To those who are thinking about making this, instead of adding vegetable broth, add in vegan chicken boullion, it'll give this seitan more of a chickenish flavour

    • @MonkeyLuv127
      @MonkeyLuv127 3 роки тому +102

      I thought the same thing. You can maybe add the Trader Joe's vegan chicken seasoning...if it's available in your area

    • @suzanneaubin7599
      @suzanneaubin7599 3 роки тому +5

      That's what I do :)

    • @friesxnxcoke
      @friesxnxcoke 3 роки тому +28

      @@MonkeyLuv127 ive been saying both the vegan chicken bullion and trader joes chick'n seasoning. I have yet to see a video on this were they do that.

    • @AzmiMaulanaHamdani
      @AzmiMaulanaHamdani 3 роки тому +6

      How do you know it taste like chicken when you never had one

    • @jdiv69
      @jdiv69 3 роки тому +10

      Or add a chicken.

  • @MedievalSolutions
    @MedievalSolutions 3 роки тому +1326

    Premade seitan is wildly expensive, the fact it's this easy to make is a godsend.

    • @james64ibm
      @james64ibm 3 роки тому +54

      Honestly, the effort that you have to put into it isn't worth it. You get very little yield, you sprinkle your whole kitchen with starch and the starch water isn't even really reusable since it's so diluted that it takes disproportionate amounts of energy to put it back into usable form. And even the very cheapest chicken parts have 4 times the flavor. It's a party trick, nothing more.

    • @multibasking
      @multibasking 3 роки тому +200

      @@james64ibm some people don’t eat chicken and i’m pretty sure that’s the point lmfao

    • @MrEKOPriest
      @MrEKOPriest 3 роки тому +5

      *satan

    • @james64ibm
      @james64ibm 3 роки тому +19

      @@multibasking This isn't a replacement for chicken by any stretch of the imagination. It does look very appetizing in the pan, but even compared with other vegan meat replacements it frankly tastes disgusting.
      And you're frying plant-based carbohydrates, so it has lots of carcinogenic acrylamide (which you can taste btw).
      Plus washing out the starch removes most of the lysine, which is the one essential amino acid that vegans already get too little of.
      I was really curious and that's why I tried it. i'm hugely disappointed (playing around with gluten strings is fun though).

    • @multibasking
      @multibasking 3 роки тому +55

      @@james64ibm i don’t think anyone thought a wrung our gluten ball was nutritious but thanks for that tidbit of info! also it obviously isn’t disgusting to MANY people who season it to their standards lol. it’s not supposed to be a replacement to anything. just interesting food science that happens to be edible

  • @Passionforfoodrecipes
    @Passionforfoodrecipes 3 роки тому +2433

    Gluten chicken..
    *It's a bit of a STRECH.*

    • @AnhTran-cu7zd
      @AnhTran-cu7zd 3 роки тому +55

      the typo makes this so much funnier 😂😂😂

    • @melisatjiputra
      @melisatjiputra 3 роки тому +10

      Its a bread

    • @cathyli2956
      @cathyli2956 3 роки тому +28

      @@melisatjiputra if its just the gluten and not the starch and gluten strands, how can it possibly be bread?

    • @teekotrain6845
      @teekotrain6845 3 роки тому +3

      U r too much lol. Love your comments

    • @KelliColeStudios
      @KelliColeStudios 3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂

  • @maffieduran
    @maffieduran 3 роки тому +321

    I really appreciate she acknowledged it's origin and refers to it by it's original name

    • @MiaCucinaEasyCooking
      @MiaCucinaEasyCooking 2 роки тому

      Check this channel. If you like it give a comment. 👉 *Miacucina Easy Cooking.*

    • @Neyobe
      @Neyobe 8 місяців тому +1

      Seitan is Japanese while it was originally created in china

  • @vin2164
    @vin2164 3 роки тому +4258

    it’s literally just seitan, I hate that’s it’s called tiktok vegan chicken

    • @aleclahey7240
      @aleclahey7240 3 роки тому +262

      me too, it’s been around forever

    • @kokolores.4690
      @kokolores.4690 3 роки тому +296

      This way more people will watch it since not everybody knows seitan.

    • @andrewthezeppo
      @andrewthezeppo 3 роки тому +123

      I hate tiktok everything. Also for whatever reason when blogs or articles have more than two or three embedded tiktoks my tablet freezes.

    • @ThydaCookingTV
      @ThydaCookingTV 3 роки тому +2

      Yes 👍

    • @ksdbinbin7389
      @ksdbinbin7389 3 роки тому +39

      yeah but not everyone can buy seitan. where I live it's almost imposible find store bought seitan or protein gluten so ...

  • @shreksman8257
    @shreksman8257 3 роки тому +1093

    I hate that ppl call it the TikTok chicken trend. It’s an old classic recipe commonly used in China and someone from TikTok just showed it to others.

    • @MoniqueSinha
      @MoniqueSinha 3 роки тому +43

      Yes. It’s been around forever

    • @skyin5674
      @skyin5674 3 роки тому +26

      @@MoniqueSinha my mom used to make seitan when I was a baby 😂 I still eat it to this day

    • @Bllue
      @Bllue 3 роки тому +12

      I just watched the gluten episode of flavorful origins on Netflix and was equally annoyed about this being from "tiktok"

    • @sunflower8227
      @sunflower8227 3 роки тому +19

      ok? people maybe didnt knew it was called seitan, so they call it tiktok chiken because thats were they found it

    • @wildflower9838
      @wildflower9838 3 роки тому +9

      This reminds me of the tiktok "whipped coffee" trend

  • @eltzrothm1
    @eltzrothm1 3 роки тому +578

    I bet what would make this taste more like chicken, is chicken seasoning from the store. Yes it's actually called that on the label. It doesn't have chicken but it has flavors we associate with chicken.

    • @AllThingsAniyah
      @AllThingsAniyah 3 роки тому +33

      Yes!! I used poultry seasoning on this just to try it and it was good

    • @victorianjeri1000
      @victorianjeri1000 3 роки тому +15

      I use lamb and chops seasoning on everything! I just love the flavour, but it's still vegan :)

    • @eltzrothm1
      @eltzrothm1 3 роки тому +4

      @@AllThingsAniyah ! Did you actually make this recipe and also take my advice while doing it?! If so, both of those things are fabulous.

    • @mariahscurry19
      @mariahscurry19 3 роки тому +10

      Or probably just using ....... Chicken.

    • @eltzrothm1
      @eltzrothm1 3 роки тому +1

      @@mariahscurry19 I concur.

  • @Oonagh72
    @Oonagh72 3 роки тому +613

    in the 1930’s seitan was eaten during the depression. It was so called “end of the month loaf” because people would eat it when money was running out at the end of the month. Just use a stand mixer wth dough hook.

    • @annyms5092
      @annyms5092 3 роки тому +19

      God bless, Jesus loves you and died for you all

    • @sandeepkumar-su2ee
      @sandeepkumar-su2ee 3 роки тому +3

      @@annyms5092 AMEN❤

    • @ColinYapp
      @ColinYapp 3 роки тому +20

      @@annyms5092 How could he die when he isn't real?

    • @annyms5092
      @annyms5092 3 роки тому +2

      @@ColinYapp anybody 2000 years from now can say that you were not real

    • @ColinYapp
      @ColinYapp 3 роки тому +13

      @@annyms5092 Yes, but there are records and remains that could be used as proof. There is nothing, absolutely NOTHING to prove that Jesus existed. AGAIN, NOTHING.

  • @nicovankooten739
    @nicovankooten739 3 роки тому +223

    Most of the "tik tok" video followers don't know that you actually need to enhance the texture by letting it rest after cooking! After the simmering let it cool down and store in the fridge at least 8 hours. You'll be amazed about the difference!

    • @david82633
      @david82633 3 роки тому +2

      Can you just boil it and let it rest, and then fry it up afterwards?

    • @nicovankooten739
      @nicovankooten739 3 роки тому +17

      @@david82633 You shouldn't boil seitan, but simmer it to achieve this type of mock meat. Don't go over 90 degrees Celsius. Otherwise you'll risk ending up with a sponge. 😊

    • @david82633
      @david82633 3 роки тому +3

      @@nicovankooten739 yeah, simmer I meant. So no need to fry it before that like these did? I can imagine it's better to fry the aftet they have rested for that crispy surface

    • @nicovankooten739
      @nicovankooten739 3 роки тому +13

      @@david82633 You fry before the simmer and afterwards. That's why they call it FSF. Fry Simmer Fry 😋

    • @david82633
      @david82633 3 роки тому +3

      @@nicovankooten739 will have to try it! Simply frying tasted good, but had a consistency like bread, so will try your technique

  • @dewotea4
    @dewotea4 3 роки тому +223

    So... are we all just gonna ignore how Meryle hit that perfect note when she sang “Kindaaa tricky”? 🤣

  • @missinglink_eth
    @missinglink_eth 3 роки тому +2641

    Why do people care about gloves? You’re not serving this to anyone, other than maybe your boyfriend and I’m sure he’s fine with it 🤔🤔🤔

    • @Benni777
      @Benni777 3 роки тому +376

      Ppl get triggered by so many little things on the internet even if it doesn’t pertain to them. It’s really annoying 😒

    • @warmlavender5525
      @warmlavender5525 3 роки тому +180

      It literally doesn’t matter as long as you wash your hands

    • @rimtuole
      @rimtuole 3 роки тому +331

      As one russian chef who I follow said - gloves are not meant to protect the product from bacterias as every professional who works in kitchen washes his hands so many times it's even hard to imagine. You only put gloves when you need to protect your hands, for example while working with acid marinades, food that colours skin, etc.

    • @missinglink_eth
      @missinglink_eth 3 роки тому +39

      @@rimtuole thanks for that info. That’s great to know!

    • @selalewis9189
      @selalewis9189 3 роки тому +81

      Seems like a lot of people who are mostly familiar with food service are in, say, a fast food restaurant. They assume any sort of cooking always requires gloves. But gloves are necessary for public health. When really at home cooking simply requires, well-cleaned hands, close-cut nails, and fresh towel to wipe things down. People just need to learn how to develop clean cooking habits without gloves.

  • @kritikgoel963
    @kritikgoel963 2 роки тому +20

    There's a place in india called jodhpur. A traditional dish us made same way by washing the flour in water for about 8 hours. What left behind(gluten) is boiled in water. This makes "chakki" and dish prepared by chakki is called "chakki ki subji". It is very delicious.

  • @katrina_Xiao
    @katrina_Xiao 3 роки тому +488

    Merle bringing us so much joy and sunshine during COVID 🥺✨

    • @annyms5092
      @annyms5092 3 роки тому +3

      God bless, Jesus loves you and died for you all

    • @yarakhalil743
      @yarakhalil743 3 роки тому

      @@annyms5092 k

  • @CheapLazyVegan
    @CheapLazyVegan 3 роки тому +2227

    Omg I just posted a video trying this and failed miserably LOL how is everyone so good at this 😂😭

    • @nini87784
      @nini87784 3 роки тому +33

      i relate 😔✋

    • @missyoyo34
      @missyoyo34 3 роки тому +46

      I tried & over thought everything I did, so ya it didn’t turn out good at all

    • @KrisHesselmark
      @KrisHesselmark 3 роки тому +13

      Ye yours was completely different, but on the bright side, yours might have tasted more like Chicken than Merles :P

    • @MM-mu5pz
      @MM-mu5pz 3 роки тому +17

      I’m gonna try it Rose! I’m scared... but I think I’ll try seasoning it with some poultry seasoning too

    • @Agetroh
      @Agetroh 3 роки тому +21

      I would have failed too! 😭 Mark uses vital wheat gluten and it looks a lot easier than with actual flour.

  • @michaellaij2526
    @michaellaij2526 3 роки тому +130

    Massage, bath, and rest, looks like that seitan is enjoying its life to the fullest.

  • @AleshaCorrine
    @AleshaCorrine 3 роки тому +391

    not sure why, as a celiac, I clicked on this video knowing FULL WELL that you were making (for me and any other celiac) a "chicken" ball of death haha

  • @coltonkleins
    @coltonkleins 3 роки тому +215

    This is what vietnamese and chinese eat at the end of the month or the start of the month, also during july and august, ghost festival and Buddha festival and new year, vegan meat has been around for ages before it became a trend!

    • @tarachristie933
      @tarachristie933 3 роки тому

      Why

    • @aurorg7297
      @aurorg7297 3 роки тому +11

      @@tarachristie933 why what lol

    • @aristotle7020
      @aristotle7020 3 роки тому +3

      @@tarachristie933 probably..poverty?? lack of anything else to eat?

    • @tarachristie933
      @tarachristie933 3 роки тому

      @@aurorg7297 I don't think I meant to reply why to that comment hahah

    • @tarachristie933
      @tarachristie933 3 роки тому

      @@aristotle7020 I'd said before, I don't think I meant the why to this question haha. Replied to the wrong person

  • @sarahjo9975
    @sarahjo9975 3 роки тому +45

    Some tips for anyone making this: Try kneading in some sage and poultry seasoning to add extra flavor. Also, a brand called Better Than Bouillon makes a great Vegetarian "No-Chicken" broth base that tastes great with this. And adding a few teaspoons of vinegar to the broth gives it a nice kick, too. My family loves it like that and we eat this all the time (it's a pretty great affordable protein source as well, which is nice when money's tight).

    • @r.s6387
      @r.s6387 Рік тому

      How is it a protein source?

    • @sarahjo9975
      @sarahjo9975 Рік тому +3

      @@r.s6387 You should look up seitan nutrition facts. When you wash the flour, you're removing the wheat starch that contains most of the carbohydrates, and what's left is almost entirely protein. Eating a whole 100 grams of this actually has more protein than an equal amount of most cuts of beef, less carbs than a single slice of bread, and zero cholesterol. It's really pretty impressive.

  • @mak97fury
    @mak97fury 3 роки тому +85

    I’m not vegan, but watching Merle’s excitement over these recipes and how creative and weird they can get really inspires me to try some of these! I’d love to try this❤️

    • @metalycat9135
      @metalycat9135 3 роки тому +13

      Being vegan isn't so hard ✌🏻😊

    • @jdiv69
      @jdiv69 3 роки тому +1

      100% love my meat. But I will try this. A cheap alternative. I will be adding a chicken broth tho lol

    • @tikusblue
      @tikusblue 2 роки тому

      @@metalycat9135 it's not hard at all. You just need to not eat certain foods. but it can also lead to nutrient deficiencies and health issues when you eat that way long term (5years plus). For some, poor health effects start showing up even earlier because they already have certain deficiencies before starting the vegan diet. Many "vegans" who have stuck with it for a while are not actually vegan, and eat products made with egg or butter ocassionally. Meanwhile, many vegans who were 100% dedicated and never slipped up end up being sick. Some people can actually be healthy on a vegan diet long term but it just depends on your genetics. How long have you been 100% vegan for?

    • @ben66562
      @ben66562 2 роки тому

      @@tikusblue I'm not sure where you heard any of that, but here's a short list of some people that disagree:
      _The World Health Organization, the American Dietetic Association, The British Dietetic Association, British Nutrition Foundation, British National Health Service, The National Medical Research Council, the CDC, The UN, The Physicians' Committee for Responsible Health and Medicine, Oxford University, Harvard Medical School, Stanford Medical School, The American Cancer Institute, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the largest and longest running certified board of health and nutrition experts in the US), Mayo Clinic, The USDA, The Dietetitians of Canada, The Dietitians of Australia, The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, The World Cancer Research Fund, The Dietician's Association of Australia, The American College of Cardiology, etc._
      Pretty much every dietary advisary board on earth supports fully plant-based diets from infancy and up. Which organizations did you hear these claims from?

  • @kuromigirly3
    @kuromigirly3 3 роки тому +586

    remember that one year where people were all "GLUTEN IS THE DEVIL" crazy... we have looped into let's eat fake chicken made of gluten! lol

    • @skootzkadoodles
      @skootzkadoodles 3 роки тому +46

      leaving us coeliacs in the dust :(

    • @hydratheorganism9639
      @hydratheorganism9639 3 роки тому +46

      Gluten sensitivity is still a thing. I wish I could eat gluten food though, gluten free pasta is just not the same :(((((

    • @rhitichattopadhyay5416
      @rhitichattopadhyay5416 3 роки тому +3

      The circle is complete

    • @kelsey2333
      @kelsey2333 3 роки тому +60

      Yeah educated people know that the only reason a person should have a gluten free diet is if you are celiac or gluten intolerant. Actually most gluten free substitutes are higher in fat and calories to enhance the flavor and add moisture. So essentially being gluten free will not help you lose weight like many people believe.

    • @Bethatwoman1
      @Bethatwoman1 3 роки тому +3

      @@hydratheorganism9639 yes it is this gives me nightmates thinking about how bad my stomach would hurt yet I so wish I could try it.

  • @adress13
    @adress13 2 роки тому +2

    Your videos are the perfect length of time for when I'm taking breaks between doing stuff for work. Thank you 🙌🏿

  • @dmohield
    @dmohield 3 роки тому +3

    Omg!! I was just binging Merle's videos and I finished them and was really sad she didn't have more BUT THEN THIS!! I'm so happy hahaha love you Merle!!🥰

  • @fajarsetiawan8665
    @fajarsetiawan8665 3 роки тому +64

    The price of seitan per oz in the States is just outrageously expensive. In Asia (East Asia especially), seitan is way cheaper than meat, even in some cases cheaper than chicken.

    • @Narusauce
      @Narusauce 3 роки тому +6

      Do you mean pre-made seitan? For my area at least you can get one big bag of wheat gluten for no more than $15 that makes 12-15 meals.

    • @sidramehmood1
      @sidramehmood1 3 роки тому

      Yes .bcz it's just flour .

  • @miaboatright6896
    @miaboatright6896 3 роки тому +53

    Whenever I make seitan, it ends up tasting like chicken flavored instant ramen. Like it’s close, and it doesn’t taste bad, but it’s not what I want. The recipes are lies. Still an amazing source of plant based protein!

  • @MrJustforkicks
    @MrJustforkicks 3 роки тому +2

    Merle is one of those few ones whose enthusiasm makes you smile. Thank you for that merle 🌟🌟

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      @MiaCucinaEasyCooking 2 роки тому

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  • @homosapien.a6364
    @homosapien.a6364 3 роки тому +4

    The best thing that ever happened to me in 2021 is discovering this goodful channel🤩❤️

  • @muskangupta5610
    @muskangupta5610 3 роки тому +5

    It's eaten in India too as a vegetarian chicken replacement.
    It's called soya chaap here. Usually wrapped around a stick or served chopped into pieces.

  • @bd-bogan9111
    @bd-bogan9111 3 роки тому +51

    SAGE IS VERY IMPORTANT TO MAKE IT TASTE LIKE CHICKEN!! I also add Chicken Bouillion it's delicious!

    • @sq5694
      @sq5694 3 роки тому +5

      If you're able to have chicken bouillon, why don't you just have real chicken instead of making this? Just curious

    • @beatriceladouce965
      @beatriceladouce965 3 роки тому +16

      @@sq5694 this person either missed the "vegan" in front of chicken bouillon or just like to make Seitan for their own pleasure. 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @ashenone6760
      @ashenone6760 2 роки тому +3

      @@sq5694 there is also vegan chicken bouillon, just saying.

  • @gregkimura2810
    @gregkimura2810 3 роки тому +1

    I haven't seen merle in a video in a while and her camera presence is so much better! Keep up the hard work!

  • @samoskowitz19
    @samoskowitz19 3 роки тому +8

    Finally a recipe I can make with stuff already in my kitchen!

  • @korazy
    @korazy 3 роки тому +49

    This is interesting! My friend can't eat meat because of her body has a hard to breaking them down. She has transition to a pescatarian diet, but she does miss eating meat. I am grateful you post these videos 😊

    • @fatimachoudhury1670
      @fatimachoudhury1670 3 роки тому +13

      I mean, fish is meat

    • @sarahjo9975
      @sarahjo9975 3 роки тому +16

      You might also suggest jackfruit for a good chicken replacement, just in case she has a problem with proteins in general (which this recipe has a lot of). Lots of good recipes on UA-cam!

    • @mooglare
      @mooglare 3 роки тому +8

      @@fatimachoudhury1670 it depends on the definition. some religions interpret meat as flesh coming from a warm-blooded animal, and fish are cold-blooded

    • @andreaalvarado6259
      @andreaalvarado6259 3 роки тому +14

      @@mooglare um sorry but we’re not talking abt religion definitions if you really just think abt it it’s both dead animal flesh, and seafood and meat both take at least 8 hours to digest in your stomach which just goes to show that we were never meant to eat it the way we do in every single meal

    • @ItsMeToYou
      @ItsMeToYou 3 роки тому

      @@andreaalvarado6259 , not true! Fish takes 3 hours to digest.

  • @jelanidacostabest8195
    @jelanidacostabest8195 3 роки тому +16

    Sauche Stache has made pepperoni using the starch water and it apparently tastes just like the real thing!

  • @edwinaweinberg7948
    @edwinaweinberg7948 2 роки тому

    You made "ALMOST CHICKEN " yeyyyyyyy! Merle my girl, you are such adorable entertainer/comedian/mad scientist/hilarious as hell breath of fresh air. Absolutely love your post. So funny 😂😂😂😂

  • @medievalsoul1915
    @medievalsoul1915 2 роки тому +1

    This was easier than I imagined...Thanks for this recipe. I'm gonna try to tomorrow

  • @neonblackhorizon
    @neonblackhorizon 3 роки тому +15

    You could do a vegan chicken broth or bullion, and from everything I’ve seen the texture and flavor are even better the next day.
    You definitely made it seem less daunting to make! It looks good 😊

  • @Jiminie53421
    @Jiminie53421 3 роки тому +35

    I’ve been making seitan for years! There’s so many different methods of making and cooking it but I’ve always just used vital wheat gluten instead of flour so you don’t have to wash out the starch
    I never even knew you could make seitan with regular flour and just wash out the starch!

    • @Sunny-yl4rm
      @Sunny-yl4rm 3 роки тому

      I can't eat oil. Is there any way to prepare it without oil?

    • @Jiminie53421
      @Jiminie53421 3 роки тому

      @@Sunny-yl4rm
      You could boil them after tearing the dough into bite sized chunks for about 45 min to 1 hour or bake them but you would need more water cause the oven will dry it out
      There are tons of recipes online of different ways to make seitan and different flavors

    • @Sunny-yl4rm
      @Sunny-yl4rm 3 роки тому

      @@Jiminie53421 thank you! 😊

    • @freudianslippers6567
      @freudianslippers6567 7 місяців тому

      I wish my town had had any of these products so I could have tried them before finding out I was coeliac. Man, I'm so sad.

  • @AlternativeReality
    @AlternativeReality 3 роки тому +2

    ...and you succeeded! I have seen this a few times, but yours looks the best so far!

  • @kiddayna
    @kiddayna 2 роки тому

    Merle!!! You ray of sunshine! Beautiful singing voice! I may actually try this recipe.

  • @UnaRose
    @UnaRose 3 роки тому +7

    I made this and it turned out amazingly. I used the leftover soup to make a gravy. So yummy!

    • @charlesbriscoe8415
      @charlesbriscoe8415 3 роки тому

      Hello Una , you sound so cool and friendly, and my heart feels urged to know you🤍.. I couldn’t resist scrolling past your profile and leaving a reply on your comment, I believe it’s even better since we’re both big fan on here 😃 .. please do you care for WhatsApp chat? +14706732104.

  • @k.r.3598
    @k.r.3598 3 роки тому +8

    Excellent video! Might I respectively suggest that you use bread flour, if available. The higher gluten content can lead to a more pleasing appearance when the seitan is shredded. Also, instead of water might I suggest using a prepared broth made from Better Than Bouillon No Chicken Base...? This will help to jumpstart the seasoning process of the finished product.

  • @ErenAngiolini
    @ErenAngiolini 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much, Merle! I'm going to try this as soon as I have some time! :D

  • @ingridhallrr
    @ingridhallrr 3 роки тому +1

    omg yes i’ve been waiting for this

  • @Agetroh
    @Agetroh 3 роки тому +103

    WHERE IS ARIA? I need him to taste it.

    • @mlewis8870
      @mlewis8870 3 роки тому +5

      YEEES, I was waiting for him

    • @Agetroh
      @Agetroh 3 роки тому

      @@mlewis8870 they are so cute 🥰

    • @GS-lq2is
      @GS-lq2is 3 роки тому

      Ditto!

  • @jacksonwilliams3569
    @jacksonwilliams3569 3 роки тому +10

    All I’m gonna say... literally robin from how I met your mother. Like I can’t be the only one that gets those vibes

  • @Stephy2185
    @Stephy2185 3 роки тому

    Looks great! Definitely gonna try!! I c any help feeling like the texture could be improved by baking it though? Like it looked a wee bit rubbery but if it were baked a little while it might dry it out a bit?

  • @kinglatifahh
    @kinglatifahh 2 роки тому

    I laughed pretty hard at that epic intro how it just ends with "?!" haha

  • @reicheru
    @reicheru 3 роки тому +9

    my gluten free self avoiding all versions of this video until merle's 😅

  • @b7tt7fl7
    @b7tt7fl7 3 роки тому +155

    Next episode: Merle makes a whole farm of animals out of spinach

    • @tess4691
      @tess4691 3 роки тому +1

      IM WHEEZING 😂😂😂😅

  • @azizmohamed1884
    @azizmohamed1884 3 роки тому +2

    Loved the escalator mimicry at the end

  • @shaunaburton7136
    @shaunaburton7136 3 роки тому +2

    I think this is really cool because you could get flour from bulk bins and have a zero waste seitan

  • @ASMRconKiki
    @ASMRconKiki 3 роки тому +4

    Do you think this could also work with gluten-free flour mixed with phsyllium powder? I would love some gf vegan chicken 😭

    • @amayakozakiewicz8510
      @amayakozakiewicz8510 3 роки тому +7

      Don’t think so, the gluten is what forms the strings and the only thing that stays when washed

  • @abbeyg5339
    @abbeyg5339 3 роки тому +9

    I made this it was delicious I love texture so meaty and the skin on it was nice! I just made it again and doubled the recipe super tasty

    • @charlesbriscoe8415
      @charlesbriscoe8415 3 роки тому +1

      Hello Abbey , you sound so cool and friendly, and my heart feels urged to know you🤍.. I couldn’t resist scrolling past your profile and leaving a reply on your comment, I believe it’s even better since we’re both big fan on here 😃 .. please do you care for WhatsApp chat? +14706732104.

  • @VeronicaRaddArt
    @VeronicaRaddArt 3 роки тому

    Loved your video! I'm gonna try this :)

  • @mjs28s
    @mjs28s 2 роки тому +2

    looks awesome!
    I am lazy though so I use Vital Wheat Gluten - flour with the starches already washed away.
    Mix the dry VWG with spices of choice then add liquid of choice and kneed.
    Then wrap tightly and simmer to cook through (in an oversized container as it will grow while cooking but relaxes when cooled). Or, if you want chunks or shapes then tear or shape peices as desired then simmer in stock / broth or cook over steam bath.
    Then slice and cook with preferred method

  • @Dumebinweze
    @Dumebinweze 2 роки тому +3

    I tried this and it tasted so good, you have to season it well.

  • @neelkamaldas5925
    @neelkamaldas5925 3 роки тому +3

    it's very popular food item for vegetarian curry in India,Bangladesh ...we used them to make curry similar to paneer curry...it gives chicken fibe..delicious

  • @earthling_nadia9628
    @earthling_nadia9628 3 роки тому +2

    We use Seitan all the time 😍😍 it’s also really lovely as beef alternative in Asian dishes

  • @steviem691
    @steviem691 3 роки тому +2

    Love love love the hair!!!!

  • @asuniqueasthespellingofmyn1124
    @asuniqueasthespellingofmyn1124 3 роки тому +5

    My 7 yr old just said that looks old good. So, I know what we're making today😁

  • @CL-xc9qt
    @CL-xc9qt 3 роки тому +3

    4:50 that reaction was friggin adorable

  • @primelad2696
    @primelad2696 3 роки тому +2

    This looks so delicious!

  • @humairadeena8771
    @humairadeena8771 3 роки тому +4

    She's getting creative with her endings

  • @krysttasicvegan4970
    @krysttasicvegan4970 3 роки тому +4

    I also posted my vegan version of this! I hope did a good job at it. Loving yours Merle🤗😍

  • @CLB30ROX
    @CLB30ROX 3 роки тому +41

    Why didn't you make the broth chicken flavored instead of veggie? I'm sure there are vegan options. It would've helped with the flavor 😁

    • @jak0lboyz182
      @jak0lboyz182 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/wtbcaWnybzs/v-deo.html ,,,

  • @renatobrandaocustodio4800
    @renatobrandaocustodio4800 3 роки тому +2

    I always have been doing seitan but I nerver twist that like in your video! I will try to do this way, tks from Brazil!!!!

  • @TineruHarlem
    @TineruHarlem 3 роки тому +2

    This looks so easy and delicious!🤤 Going to test this out! Maybe make it into a TikTok 😂👌

  • @notyourgrammascrafts
    @notyourgrammascrafts 3 роки тому +6

    I've actually been waiting to see if you would do this one because I want an honest opinion on it

  • @sojournern
    @sojournern 2 роки тому +3

    Merle thanks! My wife said she missed chicken and I'm trying to help her be vegan so this is a great help!

    • @strawberrysoymilkshake
      @strawberrysoymilkshake Рік тому

      How did you go? Is your wife vegan yet? Haha

    • @sojournern
      @sojournern Рік тому +1

      @@strawberrysoymilkshake It went well, but I can't get her to be vegan. I don't know why. It's so frustrating. Thanks for asking!

    • @strawberrysoymilkshake
      @strawberrysoymilkshake Рік тому +1

      @@sojournern dang it. Well it has only been... 7 months. I just found Thee Burger Dude and he uses lots of soy curls which I'm keen to try out in different ways. Maybe have a look and your wife will enjoy that!! :)

    • @sojournern
      @sojournern Рік тому +1

      @@strawberrysoymilkshake I've been vegan for about 5 years now, but she's resistant. I love the food I eat. Thanks for the reference, I'll check it out. Be well.

    • @strawberrysoymilkshake
      @strawberrysoymilkshake Рік тому +1

      @@sojournern I have been vegan for just over 5 years! Oh well... you do what you can! Be well made me smile... you too friend :)

  • @nadiaidka
    @nadiaidka 3 роки тому +2

    I think this is gonna be my lunch tomorrow.🖤😍

  • @alinciocan5239
    @alinciocan5239 2 роки тому

    Omg 😍😍, looks amazing

  • @rebekka8887
    @rebekka8887 3 роки тому +83

    I don't know why, but this dresses flickering on camera kind of triggers my epilepsy, I can't watch the video unfortunately.

    • @kimers12660
      @kimers12660 3 роки тому +8

      Yes, patterns like that shouldn’t be worn doing videos like this, it’s so annoying 😕🤢😬

    • @qshkana
      @qshkana 3 роки тому

      @@kimers12660 during videos like WHAT? recipes? lol

    • @littlemissshank6889
      @littlemissshank6889 3 роки тому +2

      Some patterns just shouldn't be worn on video because of how they appear on camera, I really hope you're okay!

  • @LAGW49
    @LAGW49 3 роки тому +3

    I need a Merle in my life...

  • @thatlovelydancerIlao
    @thatlovelydancerIlao 3 роки тому

    Ok
    ..hum, very interesting and yes I will try this. Thanks for sharing

  • @david.walters
    @david.walters 3 роки тому +5

    You are such a beautiful being of love and light. Thank you for being here on earth during this powerful transition :) The universe and God love you unconditionally ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

  • @JimsKitschKitchen
    @JimsKitschKitchen 3 роки тому +5

    I’m so curious to try it too

  • @10904431
    @10904431 3 роки тому +5

    I might try this using Better than Bouillon No Chicken stock instead of regular veggie stock. And maybe add some poultry seasoning to the spices incorporated in the seitan.

  • @miracleshappen4483
    @miracleshappen4483 3 роки тому +2

    How do you use the left over water you used to separate the gluten from the starch?
    💖🤗😁
    Please make a video, thank you!

  • @lovestruck3773
    @lovestruck3773 3 роки тому +1

    Trying it out now, wish me luck! 😄

  • @AllThingsAniyah
    @AllThingsAniyah 3 роки тому +6

    I made a Buffalo garlic parm one and put it on some buns and seasoned it up really well put avocado, tomatoes etc and it was actually pretty good. I’m not a vegan or vegetarian at all but I was actually impressed. I don’t think I rinsed it enough because some pieces were still dough like but otherwise it was very good

    • @hannahmitchell87
      @hannahmitchell87 3 роки тому

      That sounds so good! You could try using vital wheat gluten if you make it again? Means you don't have to wash the dough 👍🖤🖤🖤

  • @Benni777
    @Benni777 3 роки тому +8

    A sweet and sour glaze would be amazing with this recipe!

  • @aaronmerkel5216
    @aaronmerkel5216 2 роки тому

    Love seitan. I use Vital Wheat Gluten which makes the whole process quick and easy, especially with a food processor.

  • @user-uo7tm4sx9k
    @user-uo7tm4sx9k 2 роки тому

    Could anyone lemme know if they use regular wheat flour of the refined one with almost no bran ??

  • @missinglink_eth
    @missinglink_eth 3 роки тому +50

    It doesn’t taste like chicken which is fine. How does it compare to other seitan you’ve made or eaten? Because it looks really good.

    • @leonamay8776
      @leonamay8776 3 роки тому +3

      She seems to really like it. Sooo.
      .. Delicious. I'd guess.

    • @hannahmitchell87
      @hannahmitchell87 3 роки тому

      Yeah, it looks way better than any I've ever made! Will definitely be trying the dough twisting method!

  • @Alahyana
    @Alahyana 3 роки тому +3

    I once did it because it was a hard month and wanted to eat some kind of meat but no money, but I had all the ingredients to do this and it has a nice flavour... so this also help no vegans!!!

  • @pepip1000
    @pepip1000 Рік тому

    Does this recipe work with self raising flour or does it have to be plain flour? Thanks in advance

  • @hornplayer69
    @hornplayer69 3 роки тому +1

    AHHH love your videos ! ( we have the same bowls )

  • @ArtificialBeth
    @ArtificialBeth 3 роки тому +3

    I just saw them make ‘Gluten’ like this on a episode of ‘Flavorful Origins’ on Netflix and they use it in so many different ways! I highly recommend checking it out

  • @divyalakhotia281
    @divyalakhotia281 3 роки тому +5

    Ingredients:
    Flour - 400 g (2½ cups)
    Water - 1 cup
    Salt
    Pepper
    Paprika
    Garlic powder
    Onion powder
    Vegetable broth
    Soy sauce
    Directions:
    1. Combine flour and water
    2. Knead for 5-10 minutes (if you poke your finger into the dough, it should bounce back)
    3. Rest the dough for an hour
    4. Wash the dough with water until all the starch is removed
    5. Season the dough with the spices
    6. Rest the dough for an hour
    7. Twist and tie the dough into a knot
    8. Fry it on the pan until golden brown
    9. Add vegetable broth and soy sauce
    10. Let it simmer on low for 45 minutes

  • @christyshands
    @christyshands 3 роки тому +1

    That is brilliant I'll try myself👍👍👍👍

  • @rgbb9502
    @rgbb9502 3 роки тому +2

    You can use the seitan as toppings if you make the starchy water into liangpi🥰🥰

  • @isaramirez7235
    @isaramirez7235 3 роки тому +3

    I love how seitan has been a thing but all of a sudden someone posts a recipe on Tik Tok and then it becomes “a viral trend” like it’s new or something 🤷🏽‍♀️😂

  • @lavane26
    @lavane26 3 роки тому +3

    I'm definitely going to try to do this, because it works well for me that it doesn't taste like chicken. I don't actually like the taste of chicken.

    • @charlesbriscoe8415
      @charlesbriscoe8415 3 роки тому

      Hello Vanessa , you sound so cool and friendly, and my heart feels urged to know you🤍.. I couldn’t resist scrolling past your profile and leaving a reply on your comment, I believe it’s even better since we’re both big fan on here 😃 .. please do you care for WhatsApp chat? +14706732104.

  • @MichellePatire
    @MichellePatire 3 роки тому

    When you said "kinda tricky" in that sing song voice.... You totally watching some parks and rec, lately. Jean- ralphio for sure. 😂 @0:41

  • @KarlEFX
    @KarlEFX 3 роки тому

    Merle (our gurl) is so much fun!

  • @98Emie
    @98Emie 3 роки тому +7

    ADD NUTRITIONNAL YEAST!!!

  • @selalewis9189
    @selalewis9189 3 роки тому +3

    There have been many times where vital wheat gluten and seitan has gotten me through lean times.

  • @Shiruvi
    @Shiruvi Рік тому

    so if i had a bag of pure vital wheat gluten to hand, i'd just hydrate it (maybe with a stock ooo) until it forms a similar sized lump and then start the recipe at 3:23, then do two rounds of rest+knots to accommodate for the lack of bread dough kneading? does that sound about right?

  • @comanalexia2459
    @comanalexia2459 3 роки тому

    Is it normal for it to have bubbles after I washed it