Eggs & tofu · Dried

Textured vegetable protein

Also called TVP, textured soy protein, soya chunks, soy chunks

Dried, defatted soy flour extruded into chunks or granules; rehydrated, it takes on sauce flavours and a meaty chew in curries, chilli and bolognese.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeContains: soy

What can replace it

  • Already hydrated and seasoned; adjust salt and liquid. (use 2.5× the amount)

  • T2 · GoodTempeh

    Crumble it; nuttier and fermented, with a grainier texture. (use 2.5× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchBrown lentils

    Softer and earthier, with no meaty chew.

  • T3 · In a pinchSeitan

    Chewier and denser; cut into chunks for curries. (use 2.5× the amount)

Cook with Textured vegetable protein

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