Duck Swaps
There are so many incredible vegan duck swaps out there now and most health food shops and supermarkets stock them. You can find something to suit every budget as Iceland, Aldi and Lidl are now on board! Some of the other supermarkets and health food shops have low-cost options too.
But why would you want to eat something that resembles duck?!
Most people stop eating meat because of the ethical, environmental and health implications, not because they don’t like the taste! There are many textures, tastes and flavours that people enjoy and have been brought up on. So meat substitutes are convenient and fantastic for many. It means you can enjoy your favourite flavours without the suffering and environmental destruction.
Some vegans choose not to eat meat substitutes and that’s absolutely fine too. From a health perspective it’s always better to use fresh ingredients and to cook from scratch but substitutes are great from time to time (and healthier than meat!). Here are some of our favourite duck swaps; although there are loads more to choose from!
For all of our favourite meat and dairy swaps, head to A Vegan’s Guide to…
Hoisin duck wraps and spring rolls are the staple of many Chinese takeaways. You don’t have to miss out though, just because you’re vegan! Try these amazing duck swaps for your very own vegan fakeaway at home! Chinese supermarkets often have a tinned mock duck available to buy too. Here are our favourite duck swaps.
- VBites: Hoi-sin Duk Chunks – Available at VBites, The Vegan Kind
- Marigold: Seitan Vegan Mo-Du – Available at Holland & Barrett, Alternative Stores, Mighty Plants, Ethical Superstore
- Linda McCartney’s: Vegan Shredded Hoisin Duck – Available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Ocado, Morrisons
Try this recipe
This Mock Duck Pancakes recipe is a brilliant, quick and healthy alternative to the traditional recipe – and much kinder to ducks, of course. Because you assemble each wrap yourself and pass dishes around, it’s also a very communal-style meal – a great conversation starter!
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