Once I created this juicy and tender Vegan Steak, I knew I had to transform it into vegan carne asada. So that’s exactly what I did, and the results are incredible! Instead of using the steak marinade, I used a combination of orange juice, lime, garlic, cilantro, jalapeño and a few other seasonings like salt, pepper and white vinegar. This is more of a traditional seasoning for carne asada meat. The recipe does take a little bit of time to prepare, mostly due to the fact that the longer you marinate the cooked seitan, they more flavorful the end result will be. Seitan based carne asada is pretty straightforward and easy to make. If you haven’t made homemade seitan “meat” before, don’t be intimidated. It’s not that difficult at all!
Tips & Substitutions
Soy curls – Instead of seitan, you could also make vegan carne asada with soy curls. I would use half of a bag of soy curls and first soak them in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain, squeeze out any excess water, then marinate and pan fry.Jackfruit – While you could use jackfruit, it’s not my favorite option here. Make similarly to my Jackfruit Carnitas. Marinate for at least a few hours or overnight, if possible. This will give you the most flavorful vegan meat for throwing into tacos!Fresh orange juice – If possible, use fresh squeezed orange juice from an orange or two. But if you need to, bottled will work.
How to serve vegan carne asada
Stuff this seitan meat into warm corn or flour tortillas with chopped onions, cilantro, and perhaps a bit of vegan cheese. My recipe for Vegan Feta actually tastes a lot like cotija cheese and is perfect on these tacos. Vegan Sour Cream or Shreddable Mozzarella would also be good additions. Serve with a side of Mexican Rice and Refried Beans.
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