I know this Trader Joe's product made from texturized soy protein has gotten a shout out here before, but I wanted to mention something that's become one of my favorite things to make with it: a Vietnamese bánh mì-style sandwich.
I usually just broil the bulgogi strips for a short time on foil in a toaster oven, but air fryer or microwave would work too since it really just needs to be heated then cooled a bit. I like it a bit crisped from broiling and slightly warm but maybe you could just thaw and use that way if you want. I then put it on a baguette with sliced pickled and fresh veggies (carrot, radish, cucumber, jalapeño), cilantro, and some mayo. So good.
I only wish the entire plastic pouch wasn't frozen in one big block. I usually partially thaw it then divide the strips into 3 or 4 individual portions and wrap/bag and re-freeze.
by allegrovecchio
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I love this product. I have to drive two hours to get to my closest Trader Joe’s so I stock up on this and am always worried they’ll discontinue it as they have been disco-ing a lot of veg products lately. I normally make bibimbap with it but it sounds good in a sandwich too.
I used those plus this [mushroom paté ](https://www.lazycatkitchen.com/vegan-pate-balsamic-jelly/) on a banh mi recently and it was fantastic.