Mongolian Seitan (Vegan Mongolian Beef)

Ingredients

• 10 ½ oz Seitan
• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 ½ tsp Vegetable Oil
• ½ tsp Fresh Ginger
• 2 cloves Garlic
• ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• ⅓ cup Soy Sauce
• ⅓ cup Coconut Sugar
• 1 ½ tsp Cornstarch
• ¼ cup Green Onions
• 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds

Instructions

1. Heat 1½ tsp vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds. Add the red pepper flakes and cook for 30-60 seconds more until fragrant.
2. Stir in the soy sauce and coconut sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is slightly reduced.
3. Whisk the cornstarch with 1½ tsp cold water in a small bowl, then stir into the sauce. Cook for 2-3 more minutes until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened. Keep warm over the lowest heat setting.
4. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seitan and cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and crisped.
5. Reduce the heat to low, pour the sauce over the seitan, and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce adheres to the seitan pieces. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Remove from heat and serve hot topped with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds, alongside steamed rice or vegetables.