Vegan meat is all the rage these days. Brands like Beyond Meat and Impossible all have their version of a fake beef patty. But did you know plant-based meat has been part of Chinese cuisine for over a thousand years?<br /><br />We went to Lily’s Vegan Pantry, which has been selling traditional Chinese mock meat for 25 years, to learn more about veganism in Chinese cuisine. We also talked to the founder of a Chinese company that specializes in faux pork products to understand how the Asian market differs from the West.<br /><br />Don’t miss our stories, what’s buzzing around the web, and bonus material. Get GT in your inbox! Sign up at http://www.goldthread2.com/newsletter<br /><br />If you liked this video, we have more stories about vegan Chinese food, including: <br /><br />Vegan Clay Pot Rice in Hong Kong<br />https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x71g5wu<br /><br />Why Is This Chinese Tofu Hairy?<br />https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7btsm8<br /><br />Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: http://instagram.com/goldthread2<br />Stay updated on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2<br />Join the conversation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/goldthread2<br />Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@goldthread2.com<br /><br />Producer: Clarissa Wei<br />Videographer: Nathaniel Brown and Hanley Chu<br />Editor: Hanley Chu<br />Animation: Ray Ngan<br />Mastering: Victor Peña<br /><br />Music: Audio Network<br />
