Soba and Seitan...

Soba noodles are made of buckwheat.  Seitan is a protein made from wheat.  We incorrectly say "see-tan" instead of "sey-tan"...otherwise one can sound like the church lady!

Soba and Seitan

a recipe from Jennifer Raymond

1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tablespoons oil
3 cups sliced mushrooms, 8 ounces = 2 cups
8 ounces seitan, sliced

2 Tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

12 ounces soba noodles
1 teaspoon salt, optional

Saute the onion in a large skillet with the oil until transparent, then add the mushrooms.  Cover and cook until mushrooms are brown.  Stir in the seitan.

Whisk flour and water together until smooth, then add to the skillet along with the soy sauce, garlic powder and pepper.  Cook uncovered, over medium-low heat until thickened.

Bring water to a boil in a large kettle.  Add the soba and salt, if using, and boil until al dente, about 8 minutes.

Top with seitan mixture and serve.

Notes:
Goes well with tossed salad!