Restaurant Vegetarian Starter Kit

Meat Substitutes

• Textured vegetable protein (TVP), made of defatted soybeans, provides a meatlike taste and texture and can substitute for ground meat in a variety of dishes. Crumbled vegetarian burgers can also easily replace ground meat.
• Seitan, made from wheat gluten, has a meaty flavor and texture especially well-suited for shaping into roasts or for replacing strips or chunks of meat in recipes such as fajitas, stews, or stir-fries. Seitan can be purchased ready-made or in easy-to-make packaged mixes.
• Tempeh, made from fermented soybeans, has a distinct flavor and meaty texture, which can be used in place of ground meat, and works well in curries and stir-fries.
• Tofu, a curd made from soybeans, is mild in taste and easily absorbs the flavor of any recipe. Soft tofu works well in soups, sauces, and desserts, and firmer varieties work well in stir-fries and other recipes requiring tofu to hold its shape. For a denser texture, freeze tofu, thaw, and squeeze out excess water before using it in your recipe.

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