She tricks her boyfriend into eating tofu with this “I can’t believe it’s not chicken” recipe

Want to get a little more vegetarian in your life, but don’t want to take the full leap? Or are you a vegetarian who wants some semblance of meat back? This is the recipe for you.

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She shares the secret to making tofu taste just like chicken. Sure, the flavor is important, but a big part of making it convincing is creating the full experience of eating chicken.

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There’s a big difference in the texture of tofu and chicken, not to mention the way it looks — tofu is sold in a big block. She shows us exactly how to break up the tofu and brown it so it looks more like meat. This switch will trick your brain a little, which helps more than you would think.

Of course, you need to use a lot of seasoning because without it, tofu can be very bland. She recommends salt, pepper, and garlic powder as a base for any recipe, and then adds more flavors specific to the dish.

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