Best Meat Substitutes for Vegetarians?

[Buddha Dharma]

I grew up in a culture where I developed a taste for meat. Naturally I'm one of those people that uses stuff like soy burgers to fill in the blank.

I like Boca, as far as soy burgers and the like go. I haven't tried Amy's. I find Morning Star has a funky after taste with some of their products.

Tofu is something I simply can't get past the texture of. It's like biting into a deflated sponge. I like Tempeh, when I can find it.

Any good substitutes for meat? Particularly, something in the tofu/tempeh department?

 

[shunyadragon]

I like no meat burgers, and often make my own. It contains: black beans, lintels, brown rice, chia seeds, garlic, cumin, hot peepers of various sources, chopped onion, mushrooms, and egg as the binder. I guess the purest vegan could substitute an alternate binder.

 

[wizanda]

Tofu is something I simply can't get past the texture of.

Slice the tofu into small squares slabs, deep fat fry them until nearly crisp with a soft center...

Then add them to something with a sauce, like sweet and sour vegetables; the tofu goes like pieces of steak.

We can also freeze tofu, which after defrosting, makes it go like tuna texture.

Any good substitutes for meat?

Quorn meat bits, and mince is fine for vegetarians; the meat bits work to do chicken fajitas.. Yet they have egg in, so they're not suitable for a vegan.

Wouldn't recommend the Quorn vegan bits the same, as they don't hold together well; they'd be fine in something like an ocean pie, as they fall to pieces like fish consistency - Quorn vegan fish fingers work.

In the UK, Morrisons have both meat bits, and mince bits made from fungus of some description, that is vegan, and works for making many things.

Linda McCartney sausages are great for adding into things.

There are loads more home brands, finding clever ways to make meat type products.

In my opinion.

 

[Mindmaster]

I grew up in a culture where I developed a taste for meat. Naturally I'm one of those people that uses stuff like soy burgers to fill in the blank.

I like Boca, as far as soy burgers and the like go. I haven't tried Amy's. I find Morning Star has a funky after taste with some of their products.

Tofu is something I simply can't get past the texture of. It's like biting into a deflated sponge. I like Tempeh, when I can find it.

Any good substitutes for meat? Particularly, something in the tofu/tempeh department?

Have you tried Seitan?

 

[Buddha Dharma]

Have you tried Seitan?

No. I wasn't aware there was such a thing. What is it?

 

[Mindmaster]

No. I wasn't aware there was such a thing. What is it?

It's a meat substitute made out of wheat. If you go onto his main channel, he's got tons of recipes for others as well. If you get tired of the processed soy products, that is.

 

[crossfire]

Have you tried falafel?

 

[Buddha Dharma]

Have you tried falafel?

Oh yes! I love Middle Eastern food

 

[Revoltingest]

I grew up in a culture where I developed a taste for meat. Naturally I'm one of those people that uses stuff like soy burgers to fill in the blank.

I like Boca, as far as soy burgers and the like go. I haven't tried Amy's. I find Morning Star has a funky after taste with some of their products.

Tofu is something I simply can't get past the texture of. It's like biting into a deflated sponge. I like Tempeh, when I can find it.

Any good substitutes for meat? Particularly, something in the tofu/tempeh department?

Ever had monk's vegetables in a Chinese restaurant?

 

[Sapiens]

I grew up in a culture where I developed a taste for meat. Naturally I'm one of those people that uses stuff like soy burgers to fill in the blank.

I like Boca, as far as soy burgers and the like go. I haven't tried Amy's. I find Morning Star has a funky after taste with some of their products.

Tofu is something I simply can't get past the texture of. It's like biting into a deflated sponge. I like Tempeh, when I can find it.

Any good substitutes for meat? Particularly, something in the tofu/tempeh department?

Boca's just another, albeit higher quality, processed food. I make my own grain burgers. I use eggplant sauteed in really good olive oil as a substitute for meat in most Italian recipe, especially if you add a lot of fennel seeds ... makes things taste like Italian sausage.

 

[Buddha Dharma]

Ever had monk's vegetables in a Chinese restaurant?

Not sure that's the same as Buddhist Delight. If it is- yeah

 

[Buddha Dharma]

I may try my hand at my own burgers. Thanks for the inspiration folks

 

[crossfire]

You can also make mushroom croquettes into patties and treat them like burgers.

 

[Revoltingest]

Not sure that's the same as Buddhist Delight. If it is- yeah

I checked....same thing.
Even I like it. You?

 

[Buddha Dharma]

I checked....same thing.
Even I like it. You?

Yeah it's not bad. Egg Foo Young is good depending on the way it's made, as is Lo Mein. These can be iffy though with some restaurants.

 

[allfoak]

I grew up in a culture where I developed a taste for meat. Naturally I'm one of those people that uses stuff like soy burgers to fill in the blank.

I like Boca, as far as soy burgers and the like go. I haven't tried Amy's. I find Morning Star has a funky after taste with some of their products.

Tofu is something I simply can't get past the texture of. It's like biting into a deflated sponge. I like Tempeh, when I can find it.

Any good substitutes for meat? Particularly, something in the tofu/tempeh department?

Hate meat and all meat substitutes.

 

[Revoltingest]

Hate meat and all meat substitutes.

If you put bacon on them they're not so bad.

 

[Duke_Leto]

Do you prefer something that tastes like meat, or do you just want something that can take the place of meat in dishes to bulk them up and such?

 

[sayak83]

I grew up in a culture where I developed a taste for meat. Naturally I'm one of those people that uses stuff like soy burgers to fill in the blank.

I like Boca, as far as soy burgers and the like go. I haven't tried Amy's. I find Morning Star has a funky after taste with some of their products.

Tofu is something I simply can't get past the texture of. It's like biting into a deflated sponge. I like Tempeh, when I can find it.

Any good substitutes for meat? Particularly, something in the tofu/tempeh department?

Textured vegetable protein - Wikipedia
Soya Chunks Masala Dry

Mushrooms you will know already. If you live near an Indian store, check out a product called "paneer". It's chunks of cottage cheese, but much better, and can be cooked like Indian chicken curry or Chinese chicken saute.
paneer recipes | 85 delicious paneer recipes | easy indian paneer recipes

I don't know how to make or cook burgers. But Indian grilled kebabs are close, and veg substitutes that work there would work in case of burgers too.

10 Best Vegetarian Kebab Recipes

Lentils are also an excellent source of protein. And this recipe is particularly tasty and meat like way of preparing them.
Bengali Lentil Curry - Dhoka Daalna Recipe

Hope these help.

 

[Thief]

I grew up in a culture where I developed a taste for meat. Naturally I'm one of those people that uses stuff like soy burgers to fill in the blank.

I like Boca, as far as soy burgers and the like go. I haven't tried Amy's. I find Morning Star has a funky after taste with some of their products.

Tofu is something I simply can't get past the texture of. It's like biting into a deflated sponge. I like Tempeh, when I can find it.

Any good substitutes for meat? Particularly, something in the tofu/tempeh department?

saw a science/chef make a comparison....

the chemistry you need can be found in a steak....or....
navy beans and lentils

your body won't know the difference.....except for the taste
( and maybe the smell)