Survey Of World

This is a list of meat substitutes. A meat substitute, also called a meat analogue, approximates certain aesthetic qualities (primarily texture, flavor and appearance) or chemical characteristics of a specific meat. Substitutes are often based on soybeans (such as tofu and tempeh), gluten, or peas.Whole legumes are often used as a protein source in vegetarian dishes, but are not listed here.

Glamorgan sausage a traditional Welsh vegetarian sausage named after the historic county of Glamorgan in Wales.
Paneer. for example in such dishes as Paneer tikka

While vegetarians and vegans have long enjoyed plant-based diets, a growing sense of both the health benefits of adding more vegetables to one’s diet, plus increasing awareness of climate change and the effect meat production has on the environment, are inspiring both meat-avoiders and omnivores alike to experiment more with meatless meals.


And there are more options than ever, including new-wave vegan foods and meatless meats intended to mimic the real thing. Restaurants, from tiny burger joints to national chains, are getting in on the trend, sparking people’s curiosity and willingness to try a plant-based burger. Some of these, like the Impossible Burger, have the buzz and energy of a new tech startup and a rush on their IPO. Others have millennia of history. In fact, it’s important if you’re new to the alt-meat space to recognize that jackfruit, seitan, tofu, and tempeh are not novel or exotic new proteins for an age freshly interested in meatless eating. They’re staples of culinary cultures that have long histories and connections to these ingredients, and listening to the cooking of those cultures is a great place to start.

Tofu

What is tofu? (And wait, I think I do know this one…)
Yes, chances are good that you’ve had this staple of several Asian cuisines at some point before. But do you know what it actually is? It’s made by coagulating soy milk, then scooping it into a form, where it thickens into a white cube. (The firmness of the cube depends on the type of tofu being made.

What’s great about tofu?

Beside being a wonderful source of protein, tofu has a mild, slightly beany taste, which means it pairs well with lots of foods and the firm, textured variety is great at soaking up flavor, so can be easily marinated. Plus, there’s so much you can do with it, from making classic tofu dishes (like mapo tofu) to using it in more modern ways (such as in pot pie, or as an alternative to egg salad). Many grocery stores sell tofu-based meats and sauces, too.