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Veganism: not as intimidating as you thought
For some, the phrase "Vegan Cuisine" sounds like an oxymoron. For others, it seems that way of a hardcore food nutritionist. "Scary" was the word used by my roommate when I announced I was going to try to be a vegan. What many people do not know is that it's possible and even probable, for a creative chef to make vegan food so exciting and full of variety as any other kitchen.
What is veganism, first? Strictly put, veganism is a diet that contains no animal products. Not only do vegans not eat meat, like vegetarians, but also does not consume any food created by animals. No milk, no eggs, no milk of any kind. N pulp derived from eggs. No gelatin. When you stop to think it is amazing how much the typical American diet is of animal origin.
All this, I admit, can sound pretty scary to the typical meat lover of milk, and of course the typical American, which is surrounded by fast food burgers and sandwiches Bologna from an early age. But veganism is not as daunting as sound. In fact, when the right choices in recipe and menu are made, can be extremely tasty and satisfying.
Think of it this way: vegetarian cuisine can not rely on heavy, flavorful ingredients like meat and dairy products for flavor and substance. So what do they do instead? Replace the ingredients in a way that makes even the stranger, with fresh vegetables, heady spices, wonderful texture combinations and delicate starches to wheat base.
One of the only vegan foods on the market, and that tends to scare the most profane, is the tofu. Tofu is basically a curd soy with a spongy texture and mild flavor that absorbs the flavors that are around. I'm tempted yet?
Wait. Let's try this. Imagine a plate Italian stuffed shells, loaded with tomato and basil sauce, garlic and oregano. Now imagine that instead of cheese, the shells were stuffed with a mixture of soft tofu, mixed with fresh spinach. Tofu absorbs the Italian spices and has a delicate creamy taste of their own. Would you notice the absence of cheese? Sure. Do you miss him less? Not likely.
There are many vegan recipes that are truly surprising only for its variety and flavor. Curry is a favorite of vegetarians, and is available in all its forms and flavors. Other wonderful vegan dishes include several types of stir-fries, swimming in soy sauces and fresh vegetables, salads full of fresh beans oil and sweet sauces, and spicy and delicious side dishes and many snacks. Many people, for example, love the wonderful zing of hummus and garlic do not realize that it is a food strict vegetarian diet.
Dar vegan cuisine a try. Once you stop relying on meat and milk for its flavor and fullness, who has just discovered a new world out there where spices are abundant and soybean curd can be delicious.
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