Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seitan
Noun
/ˈseɪtən/
Definition
A meat substitute made from gluten, the protein in wheat.
Examples
- She prepared a delicious stir-fry featuring seitan instead of chicken.
- Seitan can be marinated and grilled to enhance its flavor.
- Many vegan recipes use seitan to mimic the texture of pulled pork.
Meaning
Seitan is often used as a protein-rich alternative to meat in vegetarian and vegan diets.
Synonyms
- Wheat meat
- Gluten meat
- Mock meat
