ChineseThe Lotus and the Artichoke

Ingredients

• 7 oz (200 g) seitan, drained, chopped in chunks
• 1/3 cup (45 g) flour (all-purpose / type 550)
• 2 Tbs rice flour
• 1 Tbs corn starch
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) water, more as needed
• vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 cups (170 g) broccoli, chopped in small florets
• 1 medium (80 g) carrot, peeled, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 in (3 cm) fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1 red chili, seeded, chopped, optional
• 1 Tbs vegetable oil
• 2 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
• 1 Tbs hoisin sauce
• 1 Tbs rice vinegar
• 1 Tbs lemon juice
• 2 Tbs corn starch
• 3 Tbs sugar
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) water