This is probably our most-requested dish to make with our crispy seitan cutlets. And this is hardly a recipe, but mostly just guidelines for how to pile hot, gooey, savory things on top our our delicious seitan. Traditionally, this grinder (or hoagie, or sub, or hero...) is made from breaded and fried chicken breasts. But you've got our wicked tasty, hand-battered, southern-fried seitan, so grab those babies instead! It's perfect comfort food for good devils.
We learned some things while putting this dish together. First, the interwebs is split down the middle in terms of the primary cheese used in a Parm sub. Call me a stickler, but Parmesan should make an appearance on a Parm sub. Lots of recipes omit the Parm entirely and use only mozzarella. Or provolone! Holy hell, what's a devil to do? We used a mix of all three, and we encourage you to use your favorite(s) in proportions to your liking.
Second, we surveyed you devils on Instagram about your favorite plant-based cheeses. We got lots of responses, because there are happily lots of options out there today. Our service menu at Bartleby's Food is soy-free and nut-free, so we're tipping our horns to these brands that follow suite:
A printable PDF version is available here. Stay well and eat wickedly, dearest demons.
We learned some things while putting this dish together. First, the interwebs is split down the middle in terms of the primary cheese used in a Parm sub. Call me a stickler, but Parmesan should make an appearance on a Parm sub. Lots of recipes omit the Parm entirely and use only mozzarella. Or provolone! Holy hell, what's a devil to do? We used a mix of all three, and we encourage you to use your favorite(s) in proportions to your liking.
Second, we surveyed you devils on Instagram about your favorite plant-based cheeses. We got lots of responses, because there are happily lots of options out there today. Our service menu at Bartleby's Food is soy-free and nut-free, so we're tipping our horns to these brands that follow suite:
- Violife. All products are 100% vegan, and free of soy, nuts, gluten, and lactose. In this recipe, you might like the Mozzarella Shreds, Smoked Provolone Slices, and Parmesan Wedge. The wedge is just as sturdy as the animal-milk version, and made perfect shredded bits in our box grater.
- GOOD PLANeT. Non-GMO and allergen-free. On your Hellacious Hero, try their shreds of Mozzarella or Smoked Mozzarella, or Parmesan. You could also layer down slices of Smoked Provolone.
- Daiya Foods. The Mozzarella Shreds are free of dairy, gluten, soy, and nuts.
- Follow Your Heart. Double check the labels on the product lines, but some cheese variations are soy-free as well as dairy-free.
- Thrive Market. Vegan Parmesan-Style Cheese Alternative.
A printable PDF version is available here. Stay well and eat wickedly, dearest demons.
Things arranged in bowls," a Bartleby's At Home still life. This tidy table scene belies the mess we made while cooking.
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notes:
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Your mama would be proud of this.
Gimme a toasty bun already!
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ingredients (marinara sauce)
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Question: Does a true devil eat the Hero whole or cut it in half?
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directions
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