A.
You've asked the
right person about tortillas! Bet you didn't know I lived in New Mexico?
While I've never seen tortillas with whey in them...hydrogenated oils
are the usually culprit here (though not an animal product, hydrogenated
fats are extremely unhealthful!) I highly recommend Leona's tortillas
which come in a variety of amazing flavors spinach, sundried tomato,
etc.) and BuenaVida Fat-Free tortillas. I've seen both at Wild Oats.
For bacon, I
like Lightlife Fakin' Bacon Smokey Tempeh Strips. They don't really
taste like bacon, but they are a fun, tasty, and satisfying substitute.
As for wonton
wrappers, I haven't come across any that do not contain eggs. While
they may exist, I've looked at several vegan recipes and they basically
just seem to be made from flour and water. I've included one for
you below.
Deliciously
yours,
Gail
------------------WRAPPERS------------------
2/3 c All-purpose
flour
2 tbs -Hot water, plus:
2 tsp -Hot water
DIRECTIONS:
To prepare wrappers,
combine flour and hot water. Knead a couple of minutes into a smooth
dough; cover and let rest at least 1 hour. Place on a lightly floured
board, and knead for 2 minutes or so. With palms of your hands,
roll it into a long, cylindrical shape, 7-1/2 inches inches long,
1 inch in diameter. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; you will
have 15. If your climate is dry, keep the dough covered. Shape these,
cut- side up, into a round shape. Flatten them with the palm or
heel of your hand on a flour-dusted board. With a pastry roller,
small rolling pin, piece of dowel, or even an empty jar -- all of
these should be wielded under the palm of your hand -- roll each
into a round wrapper, 3-1/2 inches in diameter, thicker in the center,
thinner towardthe edge. This is easily done by rolling the pastry
roller from the edge of he piece of dough to the center, and back
again, turning the dough counterclockwise a little with your left
hand after each roll. Continue all the way around several times,also
turning the dough over once or twice, until you have a thin, 3-1/2
inch wrapper. * Source: The Fragrant Vegetable, by Martin Stidham
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