Tempting Thai Seitan, adapted from Desperation Dinners



1 c. rice, made in rice cooker so ending up with 3 cups or so. We use sushi rice sometimes, but often as not, we use short brown rice. Brown rice takes longer in the rice cooker, but it really is better for you especially if you're diabetic because it takes longer to digest.

10 oz can of seitan or mock duck, you might want to add a second can if you end up liking this recipe
Spicy Peanut Sauce, (recipe follows)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 T. minced garlic
1 T. chopped ginger
1-2 bunches of scallions, for 3/4 c. chopped
1 can sliced bamboo shoots, really seems integral to be honest
1/3 c. unsalted peanuts
1 T. tamari or soy sauce
1 T. dry sherry
1 t. sugar
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Make peanut sauce and set aside.

Heat the oil in skillet or wok over high heat. Cut the seitan into small bites. adding them to wok as you cut. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until the seitan is warmed, stirring frequently.

While the seitan warms up, cut the scallions into 1/4-inch slices, using the white and enough of the tender green tops to make 3/4 cup; drain the bamboo shoots, and chop the peanuts. Set each aside.

When the seitan seems warm, add the scallions, bamboo shoots, peanuts, tamari, sherry, and sugar. Stir well, then add the peanut sauce and stir well again. Cook until heated through, 2 minutes. Serve over a bed of the rice. ( Honestly, not sure why you make the sauce and add the rest of the ingredients separately. You can try it either way, see what works for you best.)

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Spicy Peanut Sauce

1 1/2 T creamy peanut butter, (again, more won't hurt anyone. This recipe is super forgiving, tasty all around. Just pay attention to whether you're asked to use a tablespoon or a teaspoon to give yourself a sense of the proportions.)
2 T. vegetable oil
2 T. tamari or soy sauce
2 T. sugar
2 t. rice wine vinegar or distilled white vinegar
1/2 t. dark sesame oil
1/8 t. ground cayenne pepper, add more if you'd like it spicier.

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well combined.

Makes about 1/2 cup.