Cornmeal Crusted Seitan Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the cornmeal and 3/4 cup boiling water in a large heatproof mixing bowl. Let stand for 1 minute, then stir. Add the flour, optional yeast, seasoning, and salt, and whisk together.
• Add the seitan to the bowl and stir to coat the seitan pieces evenly.
• Heat the oil in a wide nonstick skillet. Arrange the seitan in the skillet in a single layer, if possible, or work in batches. Sauté over medium-high heat on all sides until the cornmeal turns golden brown and crusty. Serve at once.
• Menu Suggestions
• Like the previous recipe, this works nicely in a Parisian-style assiette. See the suggestions in the box on page 67; as well as the menu suggestions with Seitan and Mushrooms in Paprika Cream (page 68).
• This goes well with whole-grain dishes; here are a few ideas. With any of these, add some colorful raw vegetables or a simple salad: Quinoa with Wild Mushrooms and Mixed Squashes (page 90); Quinoa with Cauliflower, Cranberries, and Pine Nuts (page 92); Curried Cashew Couscous (page 93); or Lemony Couscous with Broccoli (page 94).
• Cornmeal-Crusted Seitan is a good partner for Sweet and White Potato Salad with Mixed Greens (page 188) or Warm Mediterranean Potato Salad (page 193). With the latter, add some grape tomatoes to the plate.
• nutrition information
• Calories: 253
• Total Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 13g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 9g
• Sodium: 710mg

Steps:

• Whisk cornmeal with 1 1/2 cups cold water.
• In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water, salt, and pepper to a boil.
• Gradually stir in cornmeal mixture. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring often, until very thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in butter until melted.

Steps:

• Combine the corn, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, dill seed, sugar, vinegar and water in a small non-aluminum saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• While the corn mixture is cooking, rinse the smelts and pat them dry. Place them in a bowl and add the milk. Season the cornmeal with salt and cayenne pepper to taste and place in a shallow dish.
• When the corn mixture has finished cooking, heat the butter or oil in a large nonstick skillet. Roll the smelts in the cornmeal mixture to coat them, place them in the skillet and cook over medium-high heat about two minutes on each side until lightly browned. Transfer the smelts to a warm platter.
• Drain the corn mixture of any excess liquid, then mix with the mayonnaise. Stir in the mustard and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve the fish garnished with lemon wedges with the sauce on the side.