Debbie
977 posts
Jan 10, 2006
3:46 PM
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I saw the So Soya Plus meat substitute information/advertisement in your site. I am interested to buy the strips/slices and have been looking for something like this to make bulgogi and other Chinese style cooking.
Are the so soya plus slices thin or thick? I tried several brand from the Chinese market and didn't like it. Sometimes they are too thick so they are chewey and tough.
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Debbie
Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all. ~ Harriet Van Horne
Last Edited Debbie on 10-Jan-2006 4:06 PM
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Bryanna
Owner/Moderator
1366 posts
Jan 11, 2006
8:16 AM
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They aren't really thin (maybe 3/8" thick), but they are really nice for stews and stir-fries. I like the texture alot. It gets nice and tender if prepared properly.
I get this very thin "beefy" textured soy protein in strips at West Best Vegetarian in Vancouver sometimes. It's great for pho. I'll try to find something like it online for you.
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"To look like a goddess, eat like a peasant." Karen Andres
Last Edited Bryanna on 11-Jan-2006 8:17 AM
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Debbie
979 posts
Jan 11, 2006
8:21 AM
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Thanks,Bryanna. Would it be great for bulgogi and grill them in my indoor grill?
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Debbie
Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all. ~ Harriet Van Horne
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Bryanna
Owner/Moderator
1367 posts
Jan 11, 2006
9:53 AM
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Yes! I used them for the bulgogi recipe! This looks like the same thing (this is a New York company-- seem to ship only to the US)! The West Best product is from Taiwan, as well:
http://vegieworld.com/../s003/s003.htm
They ahave a thin Japanese chicken-style one as well:
http://vegieworld.com/../s004/s004.htm
Here is another company (they ship to US and Canada):
This may be the same thing as the "beef" slices:
http://vegecyber.com/cgi-bin/vege_item.cgi?detail=10377
This is "chicken" slices;
http://vegecyber.com/cgi-bin/vege_item.cgi?detail=10222
For Canadians, you might want to contact West Best Vegetarian and see if they will ship:
WEST BEST VEGETARIAN MKT LTD
4934 Victoria Drive
Vancouver B.C.
Canada V5P 3T6
(604) 323 2362
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"To look like a goddess, eat like a peasant." Karen Andres
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Debbie
981 posts
Jan 12, 2006
9:23 AM
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Hi Bryanna,
Thanks for the info and links. I have visited the links. I was told by Au Lac restaurant owner that the Japanese brand of TVP slices is thin and the Taiwanese is thick. Like this one that you said it is Japanese: http://vegieworld.com/../s004/s004.htm
I think that's the one that I am looking for. This is great for bulgogi. Au Lac restaurant is using the thin ones.
Unfortunately, there is a minimum order of $50 at vegieworld.com. I have to buy at least 13 pkgs, oh my! I will ask the Au Lac owner if she can sell some of hers to me. But thank you anyway for your help I really appreciate it.
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Debbie
Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all. ~ Harriet Van Horne
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Bryanna
Owner/Moderator
1371 posts
Jan 12, 2006
9:32 AM
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Hmmm, the Taiwanese ones look just like what I use and they are pretty thin, but, if you can get some from Au lac, then you'll know for sure! Good luck!
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"To look like a goddess, eat like a peasant." Karen Andres
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