For
beginner vegetarians who want to ease into their new lifestyle gradually,
soya protein offers an ideal
solution. Made from the soya bean, this versatile plant food allows
you to cook all your old favourites without resorting to meat. This
Beginners Guide looks at ways of Faking It!
All mixed up
Don't forget to add water or stock to soya protein chunks or granules before
you use them. If your packet of soya protein does not give instructions,
follow these general rules:
soya
protein mince or granules - using 1½ times
its own weight in water or stock, soak the soya protein for 15 minutes or
simmer for three minutes.
soya
protein chunks - using 2½ times their
weight in water, soak the chunks for an hour or simmer for 30 minutes. |