The effects of climate change are being felt globally. Southeast Asia is grappling with the El Nino weather phenomenon that raises ocean and land temperatures, and reduces rainfall further exacerbating transboundary haze.
Embracing a vegan or flexitarian lifestyle could help to reduce an individual’s carbon footprint from food for a more sustainable future.
However, finding a sustainable plant-based food options can be a challenge in Malaysia.
Yumeat, Malaysia’s first shelf-stable ready-to-eat plant-based meat products that come with a markedly reduced environmental footprint to help consumers lead a sustainable lifestyle.
Yumeat is packed with up to 10 grams of protein per 100 gram serving without cholesterol worries.
All yumeat products consist of sustainable ingredients with plant protein from non-GMO soybeans, wheat, oats and mushroom, which are hormone-free and antibiotic-free.
Managed by Ayam Brand, a household name in the quality canned food sector, yumeat’s production and quality control that ensure consumers receive products free from MSG and preservative and meet their needs.
Manifest your intentions by reducing your carbon footprint by replacing high-carbon emitting meat and meat products with environmentally friendly and deliciously healthy yumeat.
Consumers can reward their sustainable lifestyle choice with the chance to win prizes in ‘Peraduan Bonanza Beli & Menang’ contest from 1st Sept 2023 until 31st October 2023.
The total prizes are worth RM100k, including five grand prizes of 20g gold bar, seven first runner-up prizes of 10g gold bar, nine second runner-up prizes of 5g gold bar, 40 consolation prizes RM500 TnG credit and 180 weekly prizes of RM100 TnG credit.
To enter the contest, consumers need to make a purchase of RM20 on yumeat and/or Ayam Brand products in a single receipt from participating retailers in Peninsular Malaysia.
The yumeat is available in plant-based luncheon meat original and spicy (360g can) at RM12.90, and plant-based minced meat with bean paste (195g can) at RM6.25.
The yumeat products are now available at Aeon, Aeon Big, Giant, Jaya Grocer, MYDIN, Hero, 99 Speedmart, Village Grocer and Bens.
For more information about the contest, go to www.ayambrand.com.my/peraduanbonanza.
Yumeat has curated some quick, easy yet delicious recipes to help you on your sustainability journey. Try them.
Plant-based Cheesy Tortilla Wrap
Vegan tortilla wraps are total game-changers for as a main meal or as a snack.
Here’s how.
1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Sauté onion and garlic until soft and brown.
3. Add yumeat plant-based Minced Meat with Bean Paste and stir-fry, then place in a bowl.
4. In the same pan pour olive oil over medium heat, add Ayam Brand Sweet Cup Corn, season, and set aside.
5. Make a cut from the edge to the middle in a tortilla.
6. Arrange cabbage and tomato on the top left, charred corn on the top right, yumeat plant-based Minced Meat with Bean Paste on the bottom left, and vegan cheese or regular cheese in the bottom right.
7. Fold the wrap to create a pocket.
8. Sear folded tortilla in a well-oiled pan over medium heat, around 3 minutes each side until golden brown.
9. Dish out, garnish with more fresh vegetables and enjoy.
Prep time: 10 minutes, cook time: 10 minutes, serves: 1 pax
Plant-based Easy Peasy Pie
The yumeat plant-based savoury pie is based on classic Sheperd’s pie, and makes a hearty meal in itself.
Try this easy recipe
1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Mix diced yumeat plant-based Luncheon Meat Spicy and yumeat plant-based Minced Meat with Bean Paste with water, diced carrots and chunky mushrooms.
3. Cook for 10 minutes until well mixed. Set aside.
4. Lightly mash boiled potatoes with parsley and vegan or cheddar cheese, season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
5. Scoop plant-based meat mix into ready-made pie crusts, top with potato mix, and dress with sliced mushroom.
6. Bake for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
Prep time: 10 minutes, cook time: 40 minutes, serves: 4 pax
Plant-based Luncheon Stir-Fried Macaroni
A delicious meal made within minutes for quick dinner using two main ingredients, plant-based luncheon and macaroni.
1. Boil the pasta until al dente, set aside.
2. Cook the garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
3. Add in the diced yumeat plant-based Luncheon Meat Spicy, cubed carrot, diced capsicums, chilli flakes, and parsley.
4. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes before adding in the cooked macaroni.
5. Season to taste and serve.
Prep time: 10 minutes, cook time: 20 minutes, serves: 4 pax
