Definition

A food made from wheat gluten that is high in protein and often used as a substitute for meat in various dishes.

Example

Many vegetarians use seitan as a meat alternative in their meals.

Conversation

Have you ever tried seitan as a meat substitute?

Yeah, I had it in a stir-fry once and it was surprisingly good.

I really like how chewy and filling seitan is compared to other options.

Definitely! It's a great way to add protein to meals without meat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seitan originates from Japanese, where 'sei' (meaning to make or to be) and 'tan' (meaning protein) combine to refer to a meat substitute made from wheat gluten. The word 'seitan' describes a food product that is made to resemble meat, emphasizing its protein content.

Memory Tip

Imagine 'making' ('sei') a 'protein' ('tan') substitute that looks like meat — that's what seitan is.

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