Today’s video features TWO yummy vegan recipes I made using Plant-Based Chick’n & Porkless Mixes from JADA Brands! Make sure to watch the video to see these recipes live, and of course, the recipes are written down below~
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For today’s vieo, I’m sharing “what I ate in a day” as a vegan! While I’m a big fan of making food from scratch using whole plant-based items, I also love having meat alternatives for convenience and taste. I found an amazing brand that makes this even more excitng!
For today’s recipe, I’m suing these plant-based “meat” mixes from JADA Brands — a brand that wants to make it easier for people to eat plant-based using their plant-based mixes. In this video, I used their Plant-Based Porkless Mix and their Plant-Based Chick’n Mix, and I’m telling you guys — they are DELICIOUS!
Before I talk about JADA Brands, let me show you the recipes I made using their mixes!
What I Made (Lunch & Dinner)
Vegan Schnitzel
If you haven’t heard of schnitzels, these are traditionally thin slices of meat that are breaded and fried. I used to eat them Europe (pre-vegan days), and just like any meat recipe, they are very easy to veganize. I just used the Plant-Based Porkless Mix by JADA Brands, mixed it with water, and then flavoured the batter with garlic salt and Italian seasoning. I had this with pasta and it was so delicious and filling! Scroll down for the recipe~
Vegan Dakdoritang (Korean Spicy Chicken)
Dakdoriang (닭도리탕) is a Korean dish that’s traditionally made by boiling chicken with speics and vegetables. For this veganized version, I used the Plant-Based Chick’n Mix from JADA Brands. Again, I mixed it with water and formed it into little nugget shapes, and pan-friend them first, Tis way, I made sure these “chicken” nuggets don’t break apart in the stew.
This vegan dakdoritang recipe uses a gochujang-based sauce, so expect it to be spicy. Of course, you are free to adjust the spice level according to your preference. Again, scroll down for the recipe!
The Plant-Based Mixes (ft. JADA Brands)
Let me talk a little about these life-changing plant-based mixes!
So these Plant-Based Chick’n and Plant-Based Porkless Mix are from a company called JADA Brands. Their story as a brand revoles around their mission to “encourage healthier home cooking in a world full of processed food and unhealthy ingredients.”
These mixes are awesome because…
- They store in your PANTRY! No need to take up space in your fridge.
- They are easy to prepare — simply add some water and a little oil!
- They are versatile, You can use them for so many different recipes, season them however way you want and shape them into whatever shapres you’d like!
- High in protein! For a 120-calorie serving, you’ll get 21g of plant-based protein.
- Soy-free — for those of you with soy intolerance, say hello!
- High in Vitamin B12!
And if you want to try making my recipes below, you can purchase their Plantt-Based Chick’n and Plant-Based Porkless Mixes on their website for 15% OFF orders of $15 or more.
Want to see how I made these recipes? Don’t forget to watch the video above and to check back here for the written recipes~
Recipes Using the Plant-Based Mixes
Vegan Schnitzel
Ingredients:
- 1 package of Jada Brands Porkless Mix + 1 cup water + 1 tbsp oil
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup non-dairy milk (unsweetened)
- 1.25 cup breadcrumbs (more if needed)
- around 6 tbsp of oil (I used around 3 tbsp when cooking 2. Use more if needed)
Instructions:
- Add the porkless mix into a large mixing bowl followed by water and oil. Mix well and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- On a plate, make the batter by whisking together flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, thyme, and salt. Pour in non-dairy milk and whisk until smooth.
- Add breadcrumbs to a separate plate.
- Take a handful of the porkless mix and mold into flat, wide shapes (see video for reference).
- Dip each piece into the batter first, and then coat with the breadcrumbs (pack the breadcrumbs down using your hands). Repeat until you’ve finished breading all of the pieces.
- Heat plenty of oil in a pan and fry the schnitzels on medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden.
- Serve alone, with a salad, pasta, or anything you’d like~ Enjoy!
Vegan Korean Spicy Chicken Stew (Dakdoritang)
Ingredients:
- 1 package Jada Brands Chickn Mix + 1 cup water + 1 tbsp oil
- 1-2 tbsp oil for cooking
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled & chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3 carrots, peeled & chopped
- 3 cups of water
For the sauce:
- 3-4 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 1-2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions:
- Prepare chick’n mix by mixing with water and oil in a large bowl. Add a little bit of salt, mix, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Form small nuggets out of the mix, and pan-fry each piece with a little oil until golden on each side.
- While the nuggets are frying, make the sauce by adding the sauce ingredients into a small bowl. Mix until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large wok or pot, saute onions for a few minutes and add in carrots, potatoes, and water. Let it come to a boil to allow the carrots and potatoes to cook for around 10-15 minutes.
- Add in the sauce and another cup of water.
- Add in the chick’n nuggets. Cover and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes until the carrots & potatoes are cooked.
- Top with chopped green onions.
- Eat with rice. Enjoy!