I've been trying out Textured Vegetable Protein in these "burrito bowls" I do (literally just rice + beans + protein and some seasoning/sauce) and I don't think it's for me. Sawdusty vibes tbh.
Out of the three other meat alternatives I put in the title what would you recommend? I'm leaning towards tofu because it's somewhat familiar but the whole "pressing" situation seems annoying
I use tempeh when I want junky american crunchy tacos. Just crumble it up and pan fry it in spices with some onion and chipotle pepper. It comes out resembling something like an elevated taco bell crunchy taco.
That might not be selling it very well, but they're great. The only downside is the texture of everything is pretty soft, so having a crunchy taco is kinda required. Haven't tried it in a burrito, but if you added some crushed up tortilla chips, or a crunchy cabbage slaw of some sort, I bet it would be great.