Vegan binding sub

GeneveSparkles · March 2012

My sister tried using flax seed powder instead of egg as a binder when she made breaded eggplant, she said it didn't work out so well. Does anyone have advice on the best way to use this technique or another ingredient to use in place of the egg? Thanks!!

EncoreUneAutreFois · March 2012

Whoa, I thought this was going to be about a new Subway sandwich... any kind of oil should work. I use olive oil and the breading sticks pretty well.

_GlaDOS_ · March 2012

Flaxseed meal has worked great for me when I use it in baked goodies. Did she mix it with warm water first and let it sit for a few minutes? That’s how you usually use it as a substitute.

ETA: I don't actually know if that would have made it better for breaded eggplant or not. I really haven't heard of using it for anything other than baked treats like brownies.

SlenderSuze · March 2012

How about egg white whipped with a little water?

_GlaDOS_ · March 2012

How about egg white whipped with a little water?

That is not vegan.

GeneveSparkles · March 2012

Flaxseed meal has worked great for me when I use it in baked goodies. Did she mix it with warm water first and let it sit for a few minutes? That’s how you usually use it as a substitute.

ETA: I don't actually know if that would have made it better for breaded eggplant or not. I really haven't heard of using it for anything other than baked treats like brownies.

I'm not sure, i'll ask her if she did that. Thanks for the help!

MrsCon40 · March 2012

moistening the eggplant first then pressing the breading on is you best and simplest bet if you're baking it.

nleighp · March 2012

Has she tried either of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Ener-G-Egg-Replacer----16/dp/B0014DZGUQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332001199&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Replacer-16-Ounce/dp/B000EDI2C6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1332001232&sr=8-6

I like the second one a lot.

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