Vegetarian Runners - Any tips?

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jacdaw Aug 2017 4:25pm, 30 Aug 2017 1,832 posts	0 jacdaw Fried slices of tofu are sort of like halloumi, but are too beany and not salty enough. I used to like thin fried strips of smoked tofu with a few fried mushrooms in a "bacon style" butty.
becca7 Aug 2017 4:35pm, 30 Aug 2017 7,386 posts	0 becca7 Surely taste would depend on the marinade. Although I think a truck load of salt would be needed if it was to be as salty as halloumi. 1.5 tablespoons of salt in this one. I don't think I could do it. beingvegan.co.uk
jacdaw Aug 2017 4:49pm, 30 Aug 2017 1,833 posts	0 jacdaw Lots of interesting stuff about brining tofu; that might work?
Little Miss Happy Aug 2017 5:45pm, 30 Aug 2017 312 posts	0 Little Miss Happy You have to cook halloumi surely? I can't imagine eating it without cooking it. Lots of different vegan 'halloumi' recipes online and also some for vegan 'bacon'.
Chrisull Aug 2017 6:18pm, 30 Aug 2017 11,700 posts	0 Chrisull Local vegan cafe in Truro does smoked tofu as a very convincing (to someone who hasn't eaten bacon in 28 years) bacon imitation on a TLT sandwich, and jackfruit as pulled pork!
Little Miss Happy Sep 2017 12:25pm, 7 Sep 2017 316 posts	0 Little Miss Happy Just in case anyone is interested Holland and Barrett have a buy one get one half price offer online - I've just stocked up on Spatone and kg tubs of Meridian peanut butter. Delivery is free if you spend over £20 too.
HappyG(rrr) Sep 2017 4:35pm, 7 Sep 2017 27,297 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Liked Alpro soya yoghurt. Had nice lunch of veggie bake that MrsS(rrr) made yesterday cold plus tomatoes and bits o cheese. And bought gubbins for a veggie bolognese (with Quorn mince, which I really like). Keep it going Veg Runners! G
Jono. Sep 2017 4:42pm, 7 Sep 2017 5,560 posts	0 Jono. love the jackfruit Chrisull - had it at bing.com I don't mind Halloumi uncooked miss happy
becca7 Sep 2017 6:18pm, 7 Sep 2017 7,402 posts	0 becca7 I once made the mistake of buying fresh jackfruit and hacking into it, not realising that it is tough to cut, has big stones embedded and it oozes some latex sap that is very sticky. It took ages to get the flesh out. Was nice once I had cooked it but it's far easier if someone else does the cooking.
HappyG(rrr) Sep 2017 3:45pm, 12 Sep 2017 27,308 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) I made quorn mince Bolognese. This is noteworthy cos I never cook. But there are so few tasty veggie ready meals in my local shops that I've been forced to! Onion, red and green peppers, mushrooms tin of chopped toms, a ready made Bolognese tomato sauce, dash of Worcester sauce (my son's suggestion!), frozen quorn mince. I made so much that I've had pasta Bolognese for two (MrsS(rrr) liked it), mince and tatties, another pasta Bolognese and I've still got one night's dinner left. Magic! And it tasted nice. Bonus! I like quorn mince texture - less chewy than minced animal. G