Vegan Mock Popcorn Shrimp Recipes

VEGAN MOCK POPCORN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Dry out the tofu however you have to-- whether it's the stove top, microwave, or plate-press method. But it has to be really, REALLY dry in order for this work. I drain the package very well then blot with a dish towel once the block is on a plate, then nuke it in 2-minute intervals, blotting off water every time, until little to no water comes out then I let it cool off so I can handle it.
• Cut the tofu into little cubes.
• Mix the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the olive oil in a long rectangular dish/container.
• In a tossing bowl, toss the dry tofu cubes with the olive oil to fully coat them.
• Dredge the cubes with the flour mixture.
• Lightly fry in canola oil then blot on paper towels.

MEXICAN RED ALMOND DIPPING SAUCE (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Put the almonds in a food processor and pulverize until finely ground.
• Cook onion and garlic in oil over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onion is tender (about 10-15 minutes).
• Stir in all the other ingredients except the ground almonds. (I found it easier to turn the heat off first, then add the tomato sauce followed by everything else, then put the heat back on.).
• Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 1 minute stirring constantly;.
• stir in almonds.
• Serve hot with some corn chips and/or arepas, and enjoy!. Makes about 1 3/4 cups of sauce.

BROWN RICE WITH GARLIC AND GREEN ONIONS (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Bring the broth or water to a boil in a medium saucepan, then add the rice, loosely cover, and reduce heat.
• Simmer for 35-40 minutes or until the rice is tender and most of the water has absorbed.
• In the last 5 minutes or so of the rice cooking, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the garlic and saute until browned.
• When the rice is done cooking, add the sauteed garlic and green onions to the cooked rice, fluffing with a fork to combine.

SIENISALAATTI: FINNISH MUSHROOM SALAD (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil with the lemon juice then lower the heat to medium.
• Add the mushrooms and let simmer for a few minutes or until softened.
• Drain and let the mushrooms cool.
• Mix the soymilk, chives, sugar, and salt and pepper with the mushrooms in a bowl. Chill in the fridge, uncovered, for at least an hour.
• Serve with lettuce leaves as a nice side dish.

SAVORY CASHEW GRAVY (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Blend the ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Cook on medium heat on the stovetop, stirring constantly. Add some arrowroot and/or extra nutritional yeast if it needs thickening.