Plant-Based & Other

Med-low heat, butter, 3-5 min.

Direct heat control is essential. You need to watch and adjust in real time. Oven is impractical.

Pan sear med-high 2-3 min/side.

Doesn’t melt — sears beautifully with golden crust. The crust IS the point. Direct pan contact is essential.

Pan fry med 4-5 min, turn often. Or boil 5-7 min.

Pan fry for snap and char marks. Boil for classic plump texture. Both are fast stovetop methods.

Pan fry med-high 2-3 min/side until golden.

Same as halloumi — doesn’t melt, sears for a golden crust. Direct heat is faster and crispier.

Pan fry med-high 3-4 min/side.

Pan-fry gives a meaty, caramelized crust that makes seitan shine. Oven dries it out.

Pan fry med 3-4 min/side.

Pan fry gives crispier edges. Quick and easy.

Pan fry med-high 3-4 min/side.

Crispier crust from direct pan contact. Faster than oven. Press water out first either way.