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What to do with Okara (Milking the Soy Bean, Part 3
This is the concluding article of my 3-part series on Milking The Soy Bean. In Part 1, I described how to make soy milk with no special equipment, and in Part 2 I showed how to make tofu . The by-product of turning soy beans into soy milk or tofu is the ground up fibrous part of the bean. This is called okara or, more quaintly u no hana (卯の花) in Japanese. (I don't know what the u part is, but hana means flower, so it's the u-flower.)Indian Palak "Paneer" (Spinach and Tofu) - Easy Vegetarian Indian Food Recipe - Vegan Palak Paneer with Tofu - Vegan Saag Paneer
Traditional Indian Palak Paneer is made from a soft cheese that is not aged, called paneer. Many westernized versions of this recipe with use ricotta for a reasonable fascimile. This recipe for Palak Paneer, however uses tofu instead of paneer, for a vegan dish. Palak paneer is very similar to saag paneer. See also: More vegetarian and vegan Indian food recipes
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu; sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer tofu to bowl.
Thai Tofu with Zucchini, Red Bell Pepper, and Lime Recipe at Epicurious
Ovo-lacto vegetarianism
An ovo-lacto vegetarian (or lacto-ovo vegetarian ) is a vegetarian who does not eat animal flesh of any kind, but consumes dairy and egg products . [ edit ] Etymology The terminology stems from the Latin lac meaning "milk" (as in ' lactation '), ovum meaning "egg", and the English term vegetarian (see Etymology of vegetarianism for the etymology of "vegetarian"), so as giving the definition of a vegetarian diet containing milk and eggs. [ edit ] Diet
Vegan non-dairy milk substitutes - soy milk - rice milk - almond milk - dairy substitutes - lactose intolerant
Who was the guy who first looked at a cow and said, 'I think I'll drink whatever comes out of these things when I squeeze 'em!'? -Calvin, from Bill Watterson's "Calvin and Hobbes" Answer: While milk may be a good source of calcium and protein for vegetarians , many people are reducing their consumption of dairy due to food allergies, in an effort to reduce fat and cholesterol intake, or just to take advantage of the many health benefits of soy.
Veganism
Veganism ( /ˈviːgənɪzəm/ ) is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products , particularly in diet, as well as an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of sentient animals. A follower of veganism is known as a vegan . Distinctions are sometimes made between different categories of veganism. Dietary vegans (or strict vegetarians ) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat and fish but, in contrast to ovo-lacto vegetarians , also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances.
Mamba Fruit Chews -- VeganEssentials Online Store
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Accidentally Vegan
Grocery stores carry an array of great-tasting vegan options, including some items that you might not know are vegan. Many products, including fantastic faux franks; veggie burgers; chicken-free chicken patties; flavored soy, almond, and rice milks; nondairy ice creams; and other sensational snacks, are marketed to vegetarians and vegans. There's also an abundance of chips, dips, cookies, candies, frozen pies, soups, and other mouth-watering items by mainstream food manufacturers that are also vegan.*