► Makes 10 Nuggets

FOR THE NUGGETS:

½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened plain vegan milk

1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch

¾ cup (94 g) all-purpose flour

1½ teaspoons dried parsley

1½ teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus a pinch

¼ teaspoon ground white pepper, plus a pinch

10 Seitan nuggets (store bought)

High heat neutral-flavoured oil, for cooking

FOR THE SAUCE:

¼ cup (56 g) vegan mayonnaise

1 tablespoon (3 g) minced fresh chives

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Salt and pepper

 

To make the nuggets: Whisk together the milk, corn-starch, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.

Combine the flour, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon white pepper on a plate.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using one “wet” hand and one “dry” hand, dip each nugget in the milk mixture, then in the flour mixture, coating it well. Place on the lined baking sheet and continue with the remaining nuggets.

 

Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. To make the sauce: Whisk the mayonnaise, chives, mustard, and vinegar in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. The sauce can be made up to 24 hours in advance, covered, and refrigerated. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C, or gas mark 2). Pour a thin layer of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet. Heat over high heat.

 

Cook the nuggets (in batches) for 4 to 6 minutes until golden. Reduce the heat to medium-high if the nuggets are browning too much. Turn over to cook the second side for 4 to 6 minutes until also golden. Keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining nuggets in the same way. Serve hot with the dipping sauce.

 

Recipe Notes

 

For super crispy nuggets, reduce the flour mixture by one-half. For the second dipping, use ½ cup (40 g) panko crumbs seasoned with salt and pepper.