Tenderstem® Roast Hacks – Vegan but Better!
Vegan roasts don’t have to be bland blocks pretending to be food. A seitan-based centrepiece with rich onion gravy and crispy-edged Tenderstem®. Proof that plant-based can still be delicious.
Vegan roast perfection – Seitan & onion gravy
Onion Gravy by The Daring Gourmet
Preparation time
25 minutes
Cooking time
1 hour, 20 minutes
Serves
4
Method
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Whisk all wet roast ingredients, then stir in the dry ingredients until a dough forms. Knead for 2–3 minutes.
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Shape into a log, wrap in foil, and bake at 180°C for 1 hour.
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For the gravy, cook onions in vegan butter until golden and soft
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Stir in flour, then gradually add stock, soy, and balsamic. Simmer until thick and rich.
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Steam or roast Tenderstem® for the final 8 minutes of the seitan’s bake.
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Slice the roast, pour over the onion gravy, and add Tenderstem® to make the perfect dish.
Chef’s note:
The key here is gluten development - kneading traps air and creates chewy, meat-like texture. Combine that with caramelised onions and you’ve got a Sunday roast that doesn’t miss a thing.
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