Sesame-Crusted Seitan

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 Tbs. sesame oil
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbs. cornstarch
• 1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger
• 1 6-oz. pkg. seitan
• patted dry
• 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 4 oz. snow pea pods
• trimmed and rinsed
• 1 lb. baby bok choy
• trimmed and rinsed

Instructions

1. Toast the sesame seeds in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring often to prevent burning, for approximately 5 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat, and set aside.
3. Stir together the sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, 1/4 cup water and fresh ginger.
4. Set aside.
5. Slice the seitan into small pieces.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat, and add the seitan.
7. Stir-fry until the pieces start to brown, for about 3 minutes, and, using tongs, remove from the heat and toss with sesame seeds.
8. Set aside.
9. Put the snow peas into the skillet, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
10. Add the bok choy, and continue stir-frying for 1 minute.
11. Stir in the cornstarch mixture, and cook for about 2 minutes more, or until the bok choy begins to wilt.
12. Remove from the heat, and scoop into a large serving bowl.
13. Top with the sesame-crusted seitan, scooping any remaining seeds over top.
14. Serve while hot.