What’s Your “Beef”? Uncover Your Meat-Sub Personality

Swap meaty meals for some hearty plant-based alternatives. Don’t know where to start? Read to find out which meat-sub option jives with your personality.
What meat-sub personality are you?
The “Springy” Seitan

The “Springy” Seitan

You’re an extroverted, resilient and versatile person. Whenever there is a need, you spring into action and offer your help. At presentations, you are charismatic and deliver convincing pitches that win many votes.

Miraculously made with flour and water, you are a readily available meat substitute that works well in a myriad of meat-based recipes like teriyaki chicken.

The Hearty Portobello

The Hearty Portobello

You are good-natured and love to eat. With your experience, you know how to “beef” up ideas to bring out their wow factor. Known for your culinary flair, you are also wildly famous for hosting plant-based barbeques at the end of the year.

You can whip up a mean portobello steak that is seared to perfection with some serious caramelisation – unlocking the umami-flavour bomb!

The Unassuming Tofu

The Unassuming Tofu

You’re easy to work with and surprisingly adept at soaking up information quickly to produce stunning results. You like order and structure in your life. Ensuring integrity is the work ethic you live by.

Your weeknight dinner motto: simple, easy, fast. From your repertoire of tofu recipes, you tend to go back to your favourite comfort dish of korean braised tofu served over fluffy rice.

The “Fierce” Lion’s Mane Mushroom

The “Fierce” Lion’s Mane Mushroom

You’re frank with your words, but speak with the best intentions. As a leader, you are deeply invested in your team. Being firm is one of your known traits, but on the flipside – you also know when to let your hair down and monkey around.

You love to mimic the texture of protein and infuse meaty flavours, like in this recipe for satisfying braised “beef” noodles.

The Uplifting Banana Blossom

The Uplifting Banana Blossom

You’re the optimistic one who finds the silver lining when the going gets tough. Tactfully defusing conflicts and bringing out the best in people is your strength. You are the one who cheers on your team so that the project is brought to fruition.

Your superpower is in your unique ability to mimic the delicate texture of fish. Hence, you’ve made the TikTok world obsessed with making vegan fish & chips.

The Dependable Lentil

The Dependable Lentil

You are reliable and loyal, striving actively to contribute to the team. Working behind-the-scenes is your forte. On the whole, you’re a relatively well-rounded individual. You can be found volunteering for a social cause during your spare time.

You also love cooking up a storm for your family, and you’ve made lentil bolognese so many times that you can expertly do it with your eyes closed.

The Visionary Tempeh

The Visionary Tempeh

You have a brain that’s bursting with innovative ideas. As a visionary, you ask plenty of “what if'' questions and can’t wait to share your ideas about the future. You seek to create a better world.

In your free time, you like to experiment with creating new plant-based recipes. Your latest obsession is tempeh bacon.

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  • POSTED ON
    May 29, 2023
  • TEXT BY
    Lei Ng
  • ILLUSTRATION BY
    Lei Ng
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