Mock Duck Stir-fry

Mock Duck Stir-fry is a popular Chinese vegetarian dish that uses wheat gluten (seitan) as the primary ingredient to mimic the texture of duck. It is typically stir-fried with a savory-sweet brown sauce and vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and bamboo shoots. The dish originates from Chinese Buddhist vegetarian cuisine.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the cooking oil used. It provides a good source of iron and selenium, with a rough calorie ballpark of 300-400 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Potassium	320 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	3.5 mg
Copper	0.4 mg
Manganese	1.2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a fascinating example of 'mock meat' (素鸡, sù jī) techniques developed in Buddhist temples to provide familiar textures for vegetarian diets. Nutritionally, it's a rare plant-based dish that offers a complete protein profile from wheat gluten.