Artichoke Fish Recipe (Vegan) | Elephantastic Vegan (2024)

FAQs

What do vegans use for fish flavor? ›

Seaweed and Kelp.

Wakame seaweed (or undaria) or dulse seaweed are both good options for this recipe (I use wakame). I also use dashima or dried kelp to intensify the fishy flavor of this vegan fish sauce.

It's basically a very condensed broth infused with soy sauce -shoyu, tamari, or gluten-free Bragg's Liquid Aminos, dried mushrooms, seaweed, and a few garlic cloves. The broth is simmered and reduced, and flavors become very concentrated.

Do you know that most restaurants use old bay seasoning in fish? This means, in fact, there is little taste in fish without seasoning. You can add seaweed, which really gives you the taste of the ocean, by adding kelp flakes, dulce flakes, or crumbled up pieces of seaweed.

Most simply, a pescatarian is someone who doesn't eat red meat or poultry, but does eat fish and other seafood. The term pescatarian was coined in the early 1990s and is a combination of the Italian word for fish, “pesce,” and the word “vegetarian.” Sometimes it's spelled “pescetarian,” but this means the same thing.

Seaweed-Nori, Kelp or Dulse flakes

They are often used as a salt substitute, but are a great way to add some fishy flavor. And, BONUS, seaweed gives your food added nutrients.

Fish are naturally high in fatty acids like omega-3, so craving fish may be mean that you need more omega-3 in your diet. Other symptoms to watch out for if you're deficient in omega-3 could be dry skin, dry eyes, or lower moods.

Flaxseed. According to a study published by the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, flaxseed is one of the richest plant-based sources of the Omega-3 ALA. As a vegan alternative to fish oil, this is one of your best choices! In fact, one tablespoon of flaxseed contains around 2.4 grams of this essential Omega-3 fatty acid.

In theory, soy sauce is vegan, as it is only made up of soybeans, wheat, water and wheat which are all, of course, vegan-friendly. However, some manufacturers add ingredients that compromise soy sauce being vegan, using flavour enhancers which are derived from fish or meat.

Does Worcestershire sauce use fish? ›

Most people don't know that Worcestershire sauce is a fermented condiment made from a base of vinegar and flavored with anchovies, molasses, tamarind, onion, garlic, and other seasonings. The flavor is savory and sweet with a distinct tang provided by the vinegar.

Vegan fish broth can be prepared from dried kombu algae and mushrooms. If the sea flavor is too mild, you can add Wakame algae.

This often means the use of copious seasonings and spices, yeast extracts, enhancers like nut-based sauces and mushrooms, and coconut oil. Due to various ingredients and processes used, some brands of plant-based meat have actually accomplished the flavor of real meat…

Ingredients: salt solution (water, salt), sugar, soybean protein, yeast extract, seaweed extract, distilled vinegar.