Being a proud flexitarian, I’m always on the hunt for delicious meat alternatives that don’t slack on flavour. We Capetonians are blessed with the best when it comes to plant-based goods and I’m here to tell you about one of my favourites, writes Cape {town} Etc’s Robyn Simpson. Introducing Herbiraw’s smoked carrot salmun.
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While it’s no secret that our oceans are under attack, Herbiraw has gone on to handcraft jars of plant magic to capture the delicious flavour of the sea, without laying hands on a single fish.
“My only wish is for you to save a fish and still enjoy your favourite dish.”
This conscious brand has created delicious, umami goodness by elevating the humble carrot.
Smoked carrot ribbons are revived with capers, nori, apple cider vinegar and oil to deliver a product that won’t leave you craving the real deal. All the while, cultivating your microbiome for health that radiates from the inside out.
How you incorporate these ray-of-sunshine-strips into your meals? Easy.
Use Herbiraw’s smoked carrot salmun as a flavour elevator inside a bagel, pita bread, wrap, salad, omelette, poke bowl, sushi, tacos, or pop it in your picnic basket. It’s absolutely divine paired with something creamy like avocado, hummus, or cheese.
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Not only is this an easy way to begin eating more consciously for the environment, but with each jar purchased, you’re supporting a local business woman.
Smoked carrot salmun is produced right here in Cape Town, and is the brain child of self-taught vegan chef and cookbook author, 25-year-old Tanita Boswell.
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“In 2013, I took my health into my own hands and began to delve deeply into my own healing journey. I started to create a mindful relationship with food and my body, which lead me to the birth of Herbiraw. Since then, my aim has been to help others approach life more holistically with a focus on sustainability and an emphasis on foods that heal.
“Six years later of loving me, choosing me, embracing my curves and finding coping mechanism to keep pushing me through this crazy journey we call life, I have managed to write my first book!
“My aim is to inspire everyone to eat more plants and to look further than the food on their plate by leading a conscious lifestyle. Allow me to transform your life into the amazing adventure it was always designed to be,” writes Tanita.
Get your goods at any of these stores.
Keen to start your health journey in your own kitchen? Tanita’s cookbook is available for purchase right here.
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