Flour to Fowl: Chef Yasmin Nasir's Seitan Recipe Offers Hope Amidst Food Scarcity

Amman, Jordan - Chef Yasmin Nasir has garnered significant attention with a recent video demonstrating how to create "seitan chicken," a plant-based protein substitute made simply from flour, water, and salt. The culinary expert, known for her accessible recipes, presented the tutorial with a poignant message for "our people in Gaza," suggesting the recipe's potential as a vital food source in regions facing scarcity.The video, which has amassed over 18 million views, walks viewers through the process of washing flour dough to extract gluten, seasoning it, and then preparing it to mimic the texture and taste of chicken. "We'll just need flour, water, and salt, and hopefully, those ingredients are available to you," Nasir states in the video, directly addressing the challenges faced by many.The comments section quickly became a forum for discussion, with many users from Gaza expressing their struggles with food shortages. One commenter wrote, "Give me the recipe, I'm from Gaza, we're dizzy, we have no energy, we're dissolving water and salt so our children don't get dizzy." Another shared, "I'm from Gaza, but I'm afraid to make it and it won't work. I only have two kilos of flour. Will it work and what does it taste like?" These heartfelt responses underscore the urgent need for resourceful food solutions.Nasir emphasizes that seitan is "filled with plant-based proteins" and can be eaten as is, fried, grilled, or incorporated into any dish as a chicken substitute. The recipe's simplicity and reliance on basic ingredients offer a glimmer of hope for individuals seeking sustainable and nutritious options during times of crisis.

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