I was going through my vegan phase again, so here’s something different.
The fried tofu (frozen) is sold as a hotpot ingredient. I can’t figure out what category the baked gluten (dry) is under, but it is the best for absorbing flavors. I had something similar to the soya (British English for soy) chunks (manufactured in India) in Nepal; they unfortunately look like kibbles before rehydration (but they’re good for having in the pantry for emergencies) and have a slightly strong soy aftertaste, so they do need very strong flavors to mask it.
Curried Vegan Bites over Rice
This is as lazy as you’ll get. It was just simple Indian curry powder and salt, no oil, no onion, ginger, garlic (because I don’t have any! and I didn’t feel like frying anything, anyway). Throw the ingredients in a pot, add water, curry powder, and salt, and simmer until all the liquid is evaporated. I don’t really like my food saucy, and I was too lazy to thicken it. I had leftover rice, so I didn’t even need to cook rice.
Sweet and Sour Vegan Bites over Rice
This was pretty straightforward, too. Water, salt, sugar, white wine vinegar, and a dash of spicy ketchup. I did have to make rice.