This preparation that I share that simulates tuna is totally vegan without ingredients of animal origin and is perfect for use in other dishes, for example, in sandwiches, salads, pastas, pizzas, etc., as a substitute for tuna for vegetarians . This vegan tuna pate is very soft and with a touch of the sea that the algae provide. In addition, it is a vegetable tuna recipe that is very beneficial for the digestive tract due to the properties of tempeh and the Japanese umeboshi plum. And it is also very rich in vegetable proteins, fiber and slow-absorbing complex carbohydrates. Let’s go! Quite a delight.
Ingredients to make vegan tuna pate:
- 200 grams of tempeh
- 2 tablespoons of umeboshi paste
- 1 sheet of nori seaweed
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
How to make vegan tuna pate:
In a saucepan, heat a little water. When the water starts to boil add the tempeh and cook it for 15 minutes. Next, drain the tempeh well and mash it with a fork. Add the umeboshi paste and oil and stir well.
Toast the nori seaweed in a hot pan, turning it from time to time so that it does not burn until it is well toasted and changes color. Crush the seaweed and add the powder to the tempeh mixture. As a result, you will have a mixture similar to shredded tuna perfect for spreading on toast, sandwiches, sandwiches or other more elaborate dishes. A delicious vegan tuna pate!
