Mock meat
Mock meat is making its rounds to India with exciting options for vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores. Extremely popular in China and the UK, Indian chefs are experimenting with soya ingredients to bring about veg chicken, veg lamb, veg duck, etc.
Edward Wang, owner of China Garden in Mumbai, says “The dishes are 15 per cent more expensive than vegetarian food but the health benefits are many". High in protein and flavour, these mock meats will even have carnivores fooled as to what they are eating!
I recently went to Little Italy in Bangalore’s Indiranagar that had a mince “meat” pasta which we all thought was real meat. Only after the meal did we realize that Little Italy is a vegetarian restaurant! Vegan societies such as PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) have long promoted adding meat substitutes for those who cannot give up flavour for animal rights and health purposes.
Contributed by Prachi Jain
