Top 5 Meat Alternatives
1 SEITAN
Deemed as the reigning champion of meat alternatives, seitan is an easy vegan replacement you can buy or make at home. Made from vital wheat gluten, seitan can be seasoned to create almost any desired flavour and made into a huge range of shapes and sizes, thanks to its pliable texture and simple recipe. With its high levels of gluten, however, this isn’t one for coeliacs or those with gluten sensitivities.
2 TEMPEH
Originally from Indonesia, tempeh is cooked and fermented soya beans. It is served in slices, and requires very little processing. Tempeh is a great source of protein, containing more than tofu, and can be easily sourced from health food shops, but with the increased availability of meat replacements, some supermarkets stock it, too. If you want to experiment with different flavours, purchase one of the plain varieties and create your own marinade.