Freezing Home-made Seitan?

[aprilp_katje]

I tried to find an answer to this by searching tags and memories, but without success.

A couple of weeks ago, I made a batch of seitan using the recipe in Vegan With a Vengeance. I was pleased with the results and also surprised at how easy this was to make. The only problem was using it all up within the recommended time frame (I actually went

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[lynn_massa]

I freeze it in its broth.

[jodied]

Seconded.

[aprilp_katje]

Do you use plastic bags? Tupperware-type containers? How much seitan per bag or container? When you are ready to defrost some, do you just put it in the fridge the night before you are ready to use it?

[lynn_massa]

oh, sorry. I generally use tupperware. You could easily use ziplocks... freeze them flat and it will store very efficiently.

tip: only put a few pieces in each, enough for one dish/meal. I haven't tried, but I doubt it re-freezes/re-thaws well.

Mine, in a block of broth, takes about 2 days to thaw in the fridge.

[aprilp_katje]

Thanks for the tips. :)