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Seitan Nyembwe
This recipe for Seitan Nyembwe is a vegan adaptation of a traditional Central African dish, specifically inspired by village cooking in Gabon. It features seitan simmered in a rich palmnut sauce with onions, garlic, and a kick of habanero peppers. Serve it with steamed manioc and plantain for an authentic experience.
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Method
- Slice the onion and garlic. In a 3-quart saucepan, fry the sliced onions and garlic in a little oil until transparent.
- Add the seitan to the saucepan and brown for a few minutes.
- Add 8 ounces of palmnut sauce and an equal amount of water, or enough water to cover the seitan if using more.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the habanero peppers whole, or chop one if you prefer a spicier dish.
- Serve the Seitan Nyembwe with Feuille de Manioc (cassava leaves), steamed manioc, and plantain.
Notes:
This dish is typical village fare for much of Gabon, Congo, and the former Zaire. Serve with Feuille de Manioc (cassava leaves) and steamed manioc and plantain for a complete traditional meal.
Serving info: Total recipe: 1048g · Yields 4 portions · Portion size: 262g
| Nutrient | Per 100g (or 100ml) | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 121.18 | 317.49 | |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 5.47 | 14.33 | 5.21% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 0.71 | 1.87 | |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0.66 | 1.74 | 6.21% |
| Protein (g) | 10.42 | 27.29 | 54.58% |
| Total fat (g) | 6.51 | 17.05 | 21.86% |
| ↳ Saturated fat (g) | 2.71 | 7.09 | 35.45% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated fat (g) | 0.84 | 2.21 | |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 0.37 | 0.98 | |
| ↳ Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 | |
| Sodium (mg) | 195.61 | 512.5 | 22.28% |
| Calcium (mg) | 19.69 | 51.59 | 3.97% |
| Iron (mg) | 1.01 | 2.66 | 14.78% |
| Potassium (mg) | 99.61 | 260.99 | 5.55% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 2.97 | 7.77 | 8.63% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Seitan (store-bought) — 400g — Seitan, cooked — USDA
- Palmnut sauce (sauce Nyembwe) — 227g — Palmnut cream concentrate (average) — Manufacturer⚠️
- Onion, medium — 150g — Onions, raw — USDA
- Garlic clove — 5g — Garlic, raw — USDA
- Habanero peppers — 20g — Peppers, hot, habanero, raw — USDA
- Vegetable oil — 14g — Oil, vegetable, canola — USDA
- Salt — 5g — Salt, table — USDA
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
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