I’d much sooner eat power blasted ham than soy or something
Vegetarian black pudding
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I had a vegetarian black pudding/salami thing for pudding today at an Italian restaurant.
I might make it myself. It was chunks of dark and milk chocolate with crunched up biscuit (like Rich Tea) in it, melted slightly and formed into a big salami sausage shape. They then chill it and slice it thickly so it looks just like black pudding, served drizzled with a black cherry coulis that looks like congealed blood. I have to say, it was epic.
I might make it myself. It was chunks of dark and milk chocolate with crunched up biscuit (like Rich Tea) in it, melted slightly and formed into a big salami sausage shape. They then chill it and slice it thickly so it looks just like black pudding, served drizzled with a black cherry coulis that looks like congealed blood. I have to say, it was epic.
Yeh but it’s a dessert not savoury like the real McCoy I’d imagine it’s great for teeth also
It was. The cherry coulis set it off like Black Forest Gateaux, very, very sharp against the chocolate. The whole concept was brilliant.
We’re 7 pages in on the veggie black pudding thread, I was a bit bored TBH so I thought I’d describe a different take on it in the form a black pudding but actually a chocolate pudding.
Never been too worried about sugar and teeth to be honest, it takes a while for plaque to form and produce acid. These days we keep our mouths much cleaner than we used to.
I'm happy to report a success on the eating non-meat front - I did say I was going to try and I have.
To anyone sceptical , I've always eaten meat , have no problem harvesting animals from nature or raising and culling my own and have no particular axe to grind either way but thought I should be open minded enough to try.
So ,these little bad boys are spot on - I really can't tell a difference in texture or flavour. So from my perspective no real reason not to eat them.
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If i was pushed to really pick a fault , IF one was really looking at ensuring their macronutrients dietary goals are met , at 8-10 grams of protein per Kiev its probably half of what a processed Chicken Kiev would offer.
( An Egg will typically have 6 grams of Protein , A chicken breast 30 grams as a general guide )
Really do recommend these - I will probably be sticking with them and trying more of the range.
To anyone sceptical , I've always eaten meat , have no problem harvesting animals from nature or raising and culling my own and have no particular axe to grind either way but thought I should be open minded enough to try.
So ,these little bad boys are spot on - I really can't tell a difference in texture or flavour. So from my perspective no real reason not to eat them.
Plant Menu No Chicken Kievs 2x140g
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If i was pushed to really pick a fault , IF one was really looking at ensuring their macronutrients dietary goals are met , at 8-10 grams of protein per Kiev its probably half of what a processed Chicken Kiev would offer.
( An Egg will typically have 6 grams of Protein , A chicken breast 30 grams as a general guide )
Really do recommend these - I will probably be sticking with them and trying more of the range.
Picked a packet of Sainsbury's 'Plant Pioneers Chorizo Shroomdogs' to give them their full name. Jury's still out on them at the moment but might be worth a try. The reviews seem a bit love or hate.
Ive seen that quite a bit in ireland. Massive into black and white pudding here and theres a vegi option. I had some once. It was okish but very dry I thought. The real deal is way nicer. The brand is famous here and is called connakilty from a town of the same name. Its in county cork x
Lots of gravy, or baked beans with it! I didn’t buy any more once it was gone. It was ok with scrambled eggs to add some texture but as you say lacks the fat and that in traditional black pudding.
I’ve been working my way through nut roast recipes and trying some of the shop bought ones. They are ok but can also be a bit dry and some are under seasoned or too much pepper. I try to avoid eating too much processed food wether that’s veggy, or not.
I think i will continue to just have lots more veg with my meals rather than meat substitutes.
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Totally agree. They should be looped in natural casing and be generously provided with cubic cm’s of pork fat.
We used to call them Bury Puddings - well that was the polite name.
I find the commonly available ones a bit saw-dusty. Never had the veggie one. Can’t quite understand why there would be a market for them.
If you want the best in real black pudding
www.fruitpig.co.uk
Fruit Pig Co | traditional breeds online butchery
Our East Anglian-based butchery produces fresh blood black puddings, slow-cured bacons, pancettas and specialities such as haggis.
I agreeIf you want the best in real black pudding
Fruit Pig Co | traditional breeds online butchery
Our East Anglian-based butchery produces fresh blood black puddings, slow-cured bacons, pancettas and specialities such as haggis.
As an almost all my adult life vegetarian, I have to say that I don't like the fake stuff much.
I get the whole 'burger' or 'sausage' thing because they're easy ways to make a patty of some kind, but to deliberately try to make vegetables taste of meat just does not compute.
Be honest about your food.
I get the whole 'burger' or 'sausage' thing because they're easy ways to make a patty of some kind, but to deliberately try to make vegetables taste of meat just does not compute.
Be honest about your food.
The original recipes call for molasses though, and it doesn't need much. Just like good tomato sauce needs a little sweet.
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