Sesame Seitan Spinach Spring Rolls Recipe

Sesame Seitan Spinach Spring Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 8 rolls

• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 8 ounces seitan cut into 1/4-inch thin strips
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon canola or grapeseed oil
• 8 rice paper wrappers
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 4 ounces fresh baby spinach

Method

1. In a shallow bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil
2. Add the seitan, spooning the marinade over the seitan to coat thoroughly
3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour
4. Spread the sesame seeds on a plate
5. Drain the marinade from the seitan and discard
6. Add the seitan strips to the sesame seeds, turning to coat
7. In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium heat
8. Add the seitan and cook until browned, 5 minutes
9. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool
10. Fill a large shallow bowl with warm water and add 1 rice paper wrapper at a time, soaking it fora few seconds until soft
11. Remove it from the water and lay it on a dry work surface
12. Place 2 or 3 strips of seitan down the center of each wrapper, leaving a 1-inch margin at each end
13. Top the seitan with some of the carrots followed by a few spinach leaves
14. Fold the bottom of the rice paper over the filling, then fold over the two short ends and roll up to enclose the filling
15. Repeat with the remaining ingredients
16. Serve immediately or cover the rolls with a damp cloth for no more than 1 hour before serving

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