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No but like seriously, why are vegan and vegetarian options always MORE expensive at restaurants. Whenever I cook my self, the meat is BY FAR the most expensive part of any meal. Meanwhile stuff like soy strips are DIRT CHEAP, not to mention they last basically forever!

The canteen I go to for lunch actually sells the meatless meals for 2/3 of the price, always a taunting reminder. Like hell yea, that's how ya convert me!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Not where I'm at :(

The problem is that fresh food is more expensive than frozen food, but meat freezes better than vegetables. There's some veggies that can be flash-frozen and retain some taste and texture, but often the comparison is between fresh veggies and frozen meat, and they're about the same price around here at least.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

How much is Tofu? Thats always a good cheap option if fresh veg isnt affordable

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I've only ever been able to make enjoyable tofu in curries. Got any good recipes?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Buy the super firm stuff and, if you're willing to spend the extra time, put it in a tofu press to get out even more water. Marinate in the same kind of things as meat. Fry in a pan, cook on the grill, or on an open flame is my favorite :)

The drier the tofu, the more meaty it gets and will brown a lot better too. I don't care what people say about oil, I think its much better for flavor and Browning.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Drain well; put a towel over the cut pieces and place weight on it to press water out for ~2hrs.

Toss with soy sauce and spices. Bake at 425 F for 20 min, flip and then 15 min more. Serve with literally whatever bullshit you got