Charque de Soja

soy protein

🥗Healthier: textured vegetable protein

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas are cheaper and provide a good protein source.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos are often less expensive and gluten-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

smoked salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: regular salt

Regular salt is more accessible and cheaper.

Introduces the dish 'Charque de Soja' and discusses its resemblance to traditional charque.

Mentions that the product is seasoned with black pepper and refers to a brand called Cabaia.

Opens the packaging to show the appearance of the soy charque, comparing it to the photo on the package.

Comments on the color of the charque, noting it looks different than expected, not as red as in the photo.

Speculates that it could be a good appetizer to accompany beer, suggesting it might taste similar to real meat charque.

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