a week of busy & lazy vegan food🍜🌯🌱 + ALDI grocery haul🛒

[@Rikki_Lynn]

I'm confused by the spicy noodles. I'm currently transitioning to veganism so I still have some non-vegan products in my kitchen. I have a package of those shin noodles in my pantry and they have anchovy, beef extract, and beef fat in them. Do the ones she found not have those ingredients? That brand does have some vegan products (like the kimchi ones etc), but from what I can tell those red ones and the black ones have anchovy and beef.

[@emlyewng]

im gonna talk abt it in a future video but i just went to walmart last night & found what ur talking abt. the package looks basically identical & im pretty sure all the words on the front are the same?? but the ingredients have anchovy & beef just like u said. but the one i bought at aldi didn’t have any of that? i checked it several times (especially after some ppl were commenting that it’s not vegan) so i’m just annoyed with the company now… idk why they would make them look the same… you can find both versions of the ingredients online also it’s so weird

[@Rikki_Lynn]

@@emlyewng thanks for clearing that up! yeah the company is super vague about the ingredients on their website so I wasn't sure. And unfortunately the two Aldi's in my town don't carry them at all. I was hoping I could find the vegan ones near me because they're my favorite ramen noodles 😩

[@JustIndesha]

@@emlyewng they do have a vegan version of that Ramen.

[@JustIndesha]

@@emlyewng the vegan is in a cup. You could probably find it at the Asian Market.

[@baileybansbach6764]

I believe the black cup is the beef broth based one and the red cup is the vegan one

[@psyster5459]

she discovered shin ramyun, what a happy day! i honestly eat them every other week, there's so many variations you can make. love adding kimchi, fried tofu, bean sprouts, or, if you want that creamy vibe: add a tablespoon of tahini - that with pak choi, some ground "beef" and sweet corn is amazing.

[@psawnevarajnor6668]

or add some coconut milk!

[@turquoise86runescape]

OMG i've been eating this stuff since I was a kid! my mom adds leftover rice into the broth at the end to use it all up, and we only use half the seasoning packet bc yeaaah it's v spicy! You can save the rest for seasoning veggies or tofu :D

[@kassidybrown4054]

I’m glad she found that shin ramyun! Their gold version used to be my favorite, but it contains beef, despite being mushroom based 🥺😭💔

[@shanias6250]

adding coconut milk and lemongrass is also great!!!

[@caraamethyst6956]

oooo always wanted how to make creamy ramen

[@faithcook2429]

i make tofu scramble every week and the trick for me is to break the tofu up with your hands straight into the pan (no pressing or freezing)- you'll get a lot bigger/irregular pieces that way! also bringing the pan down to a simmer and dropping in some butter after the other veggies are cooked to your liking makes it a lot creamier! i based my goto recipe on madeleine olivia's years ago if that helps

[@BooksToAshes]

I started to not press my tofu since it took so much time, and I barely notice a difference personally. It's still really good as long as you cook it well. I'm going to have to try your suggestion 😍

[@lizlorenzsonn9999]

Highly recommend adding hummus toast to your breakfast and/or snack rotation! I treat it like avocado toast, adding everything but the bagel seasoning and whatever else my lil heart desires.

[@lizlorenzsonn9999]

Heeeeeeeyyyy. So after watching more videos I see that you already know all about hummus toast. You make yours way fancier than I do ❤️

[@laurenelizabeth6524]

I'm not vegan by any means I just thoroughly enjoy watching how you stretch out groceries.

[@HelloKittysFriend418]

I always add splashes of soy milk to my tofu scrambles! I definitely don't like it getting too dry and i find this really helps, also if you have a cheese u wanna get rid of u can throw that in there too n it helps!

[@HerEyesWereGreen]

Shinramyun has a certified vegan ramen noodle soup, it is green and also pleasantly spicy!

[@juruhime]

i love that one 😩

[@stinkyspicee]

That cheese from ALDI's makes a bomb "nacho cheese"! I warm it up in a saucepan with some oat milk and a tiny bit of butter till I get the right consistency 🤤 You def could have gotten a stank bag tho

[@DangItsKayla]

That vegan cheddar cheese is my FAVE

[@yourlocalfairyhere]

This is actually everything but lazy, I love how you really tried using what you have in your fridge super important!

[@a3083]

I’m pretty sure the samyang ramen soup with orange packaging is also vegan. I always add garlic powder, Korean red pepper flakes, and tofu 👌🏽

[@ImmieGraiceX]

Petition for the same concept at the avatar video but with studio ghibli give the people what they want >:(

[@mej2480]

I’m literally so happy when I find people like you on KZbin:)

[@conradmanduco4884]

your vids are so relaxing and long-ish and such good shots too. i always zone out, im really passionate about vegan products and produce too, cept im a rookie at cooking. keep up the good work one of my top favourite youtubers for over a year now

[@katie519]

really loving the frequent updates! your channel is a big source of inspiration and i love watching your videos to relax and de-stress

[@lilyhoffmann9413]

I LOVE THE CONSTANT VIDEOS ITS MAKING ME SO HAPPY

[@HelloKittysFriend418]

For your shin ramen!! Highly recommend adding soft tofu when you cook it, along with some garlic and sesame seeds, and topping it with fresh green onions!! Shin isn't my absolute favorite instant noodle BUT with all of the toppings, it is so so comforting to me! The soft tofu rounds out the meal a lil(protein! in the place of an egg!) and kind of reminds me of korean stews too. Hope you like it!!

[@nebraskafrankcourtny]

Do you use the silken tofu for that? I always used to love the yummy soft tofu in hot & sour soup at Chinese restaurants - is that " silken" or "soft" and is it okay to just plop it in without cooking?

[@HelloKittysFriend418]

@@nebraskafrankcourtny depends on the brand!! You can experiment with either, it's really similar and just up to personal preference really. I like the Korean tofu brands that come in these plastic tube-type things, they're perfect for noodles and stews for me!

[@cait3767]

sometimes ya gotta have those lazy meals! realism!! btw for the tofu scramble, i had the most luck doing larger crumbs or breaking apart the block in the pan with a spatula. sautee with a little oil and onion. then make a "broth" kind of thing with either water or broth, turmeric, onion, garlic, cayenne, any other spices you want (could even do a tiny bit of black salt). and pour that over it and let the liquid evaporate.

[@hayzeeanak]

also that haircut looks soooo nice on you!

[@Hannah-jr8xy]

I also hate dealing with fresh garlic all the time and I don't like the already minced garlic, so what I do is buy a big thing of peeled garlic from costco and I'll chop it in the food processor and freeze it into small cubes! That way when I want to cook with garlic, I just take out a cube or two and throw it right in and it's so easy

[@MaybeAshleigh]

Depends how much effort you want to put in, but if you want a creamy tofu scramble (similar to scrambled eggs) I blend silken tofu until smooth and mix it into the firm tofu and veggies or whatever you normally put in a scramble!

[@emlyewng]

♡ join my subscriber discord! → discord.gg/TqkdGr4zqW ♡ i named it "my chill vegs" because my channel name started out as "a chill vegan" in case anyone didn't know but i honestly just put that because I had absolutely no idea what else to put! lol so lmk if u have better ideas or if you like it as chill vegs :~) i made categories to talk about various vegan-related and not vegan-related things so there's many an interaction to be had on there lol ~

[@shashawol]

Yay, I'm so glad you liked the Shin Ramyun! It's one of my favourite instant noodles (but I don't find it spicy xD) but I'd definitely recommend adding in some veg and tofu next time or since you find it spicy, add some vegan cheese to make it creamy and less spicy ^^

[@alainadacosta1222]

Aw cute ~ love the og name reference

[@emlyewng]

shawol💎?? and yesss i wanna try with a good vegan cheese!!

[@shashawol]

@@emlyewng Yessss OMO are you a Shawol too 💎 :O ?? Haha, yes please do and I hope you like as well xD

[@cochinowithabowlcut]

@@shashawol doesn’t shin have beef or fish in the sauce?

[@jaimie5193]

this is my first time watching one of ur videos and i’m obsessed ur comments are so funny

[@jennifers2555]

To make tofu scramble creamy: don't press your tofu. Just crumble it into the pan. Add a little plant milk if needed. Also, if you like the cashew based queso dip from Trader Joe's that's really tasty in tofu scramble and will make it nice and creamy as a mix-in!

[@Katek8]

YOUR HAIRCUT IS SO CUTE. Loved the video as always 🥰

[@deannamoradi9532]

I’ve seen people blend the chia seeds into a flourish type thing before they add any liquid and it seems to work better that way!

[@soniabrown7151]

8:00 lol im eating homeade pizza with parmela cheddar cheese on top,,, first time trying it melted in the oven,,, the texture isn't as bad as daiya but i also i put less cheese on it because of that!!!

[@kalinaosko5790]

i love freshening up processed foods - it's how i eat a lot of the time. also i was shocked to see you spread butter AFTER the jam - such a minor thing but i've never seen that! 😅

[@bre7766]

I was just rewatching a bunch of ur old videos last night and woke up to see u uploaded, issa good day

[@vintagejudie_]

Trader joes vegan chicken seasoning and medium firm tofu is awesome for an easy tofu scramble. The medium has more water so it doesn't dry too much and the seasoning has turmeric so it looks yellowy 😋

[@dyzi2lazy551]

Try Gonzalez Taqueria !! Its Mexican food truck in fresno and they have delicious vegan options 🥰

[@suzannemccabe386]

I LOVE seeing the little guy's ❤❤🐾🐾

[@sonia4313]

I was today years old discovering that ALDI existed outside Europe 😂 Also idk if that’s gonna sound rude but you have kind of a sarcastic tone to your voice and I’m living for it 😂😂 this is such a mood

[@Wonkyslush000]

I add milk, cheese, mayo to my shin ramen and that helps with spice and makes it creamy

[@ash-ey9vz]

I always add a little bit of almond milk to my tofu scrambles and it seems to help with it not being so crumbly/dry. Also I am now on a buffalo tempeh kick after your last video, it is so flavorful!

[@kivaschobernd9767]

My day is made when I see a new video from you

[@emlyewng]

🥺❤️‍🔥

[@margarett_b]

5:25 Bananas are actually very easy to slice when they are frozen so I never chop them before freezing :D

[@mriffle2016]

the chicken florentino & the rigatoni n italian sausage gardein skillet meals are so good! i agree that the chicken fiesta one sucks though lmao

[@myopicaminataraffael1716]

For the tofu scramble, definitely try adding milk/yoghurt/cream cheese to it!!! My favorite way to make it is with lots of tomatoes, tomato paste, soy sauce and lots of lemon juice 🤎🤎🤎

[@janah5617]

i love to eat the shin ramyun with cheese, a bit of soy milk to make the broth less spicy, some veggies like pak choi or mushrooms and tofu !! its SO GOOD

[@essargee14]

I couldn’t stop laughing when you were trying to wrap the burrito. I literally never make them for this reason I get so frustrated when I can’t wrap them properly

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

You’ve got some of my favorites! You also got a few things I’ve never seen before. I’m gonna keep my eyes out for them next time I shop. I make vegan cooking,hauls,DIY,ect. videos. As a fellow you tube creator I appreciate all the effort you put into your content!

[@brittanyparker4659]

If you have any ramen left, try adding some unsweetened soy milk and spinach! Cuts down on the spice and makes it somehow even more filling!

[@biancakekoa1363]

The ramen with some canned coconut milk and lime is so good

[@Whyirunclub]

I love aldi hauls!

[@heathercuv6024]

That brand of ramen actually sells a vegan version and it's bomb

[@LexiePersonForever]

the oatmilk doesn't say "unsweetened" but it's not sweetened. there's no sugar added

[@kassidybrown4054]

My all time favorite vegan instant ramen is the Nongshim bowl vegan kimchi stir fry ramen 😍 i get it at Ralph’s aka Fry’s Food aka Kroger

[@brigittte22]

Emily you are such a little sweetie pie, I love watching your vids!

[@madeline9538]

that lil guy is perf for cutting green onions!

[@sandrachavez7036]

There is smth about that blue berries brand 😩 love them.....also I died at the “gotta wake up early to churn the peanut butter”😂

[@emlyewng]

right!! it’s the “wild” blueberry vibes

[@sandrachavez7036]

Yesss those ones they’re tiny and sweet🥰 ....I made a syrup out of them 👌🏻🤤

[@micheleragosa]

When warming up leftover rice try sprinkling a little bit of water over it, it’ll steam it in the microwave!! :)

[@poppetanya]

Those shin noodles are one of my favorites! I add spinach, green onion, bean sprouts, soy sauce, siracha, chili oil, a little vegan mayo and then a little beef less beef chunks!! Ufff so bomb thank me later!

[@miryamaries]

your hair is so cute omg

[@nebraskafrankcourtny]

You look gorgeous in the lemon cookie part!!

[@mystyrain2000]

I use recipe from Vegan Zombie's book altered some for my tastes for Tofu scramble he pulls it in chunks and doesn't press the tofu. I still get some crumbles but not heavily. I have tried several scramble recipe's from online but I seem to keep going back to that one from his book. Thanks for all the info.

[@makaylaellison9058]

Def recommend fresh garlic. Watched a very long video about how a lot of garlic companies often use unpaid prison labor to peel & mince the garlic

[@ShivaniSingh-qh7tl]

I love your vibe so much

[@maecaulfield8890]

when I make tofu scramble i don't drain a lot of water out of it so that it will suck up the spices and not be so dry and I leave it in bigger pieces cuz it breaks down a bit while i stir it. Hope this helps!

[@Lydia-th5jh]

When I saw you had your frozen bananas in a takeout container like that, I gasped. I just keep mine in a plastic bag and bang them on the counter to separate them. Definitely switching to that method.

[@Leah-zm6dl]

I bought shin noodles the other day - the same flavour you have - because it's accidentally vegan but I had one pack that had bits of beef chunks in it!!! I googled it and many people have had the same issue so just me mindful (it was the 3rd time I bought them, and it didn't have meat in the first 2 times)

[@b.r.v.8609]

I like that little shelf that’s on the side of your furniture, I need one of those lol

[@sandrachavez7036]

U have my vegan food energy 😭❤️ I love it

[@autumngerasimidis7905]

Freeze your tofu. Then let it thaw and then cook it. It totally changes the consistency and makes a great tofu scramble.

[@vkitoria444]

omg what!! i could have sworn shin ramyun had beef in it, this is so exciting

[@paulaleach6058]

FYI, the Aldi oat milk has no added sugar if you check the ingredients. The 7g sugar comes from the way oats are processed. Enzymes are added to the oats, which break down their natural starches into sugars.

[@suzannemccabe386]

I think it sounds like a good idea using that leftover broth for sauteing veggies like you said 👍❤

[@Faunmothy]

For tofu scramble, you can try adding unsweetened yogurt/vegan sour cream to make it creamier! This is a good alt if you don’t want that cheesy flavor but want to lessen the dryness of the scramble

[@xlaunamx]

Shin ramyun is sooo addicting

[@sandrachavez7036]

The “aggressive differences” between the cheeses LITERALLY LMAOO

[@HelloGregoryOfficial]

Omg thanks for the noodle tip! I'll have to try them.

[@SlowMorningDiaries]

I always add a little water to tofu egg scramble to make it less crumbly! Also a little vegan butter if you want :)

[@janah5617]

LOONA WITH THE BURRITO BYE

[@whatsupitsImari]

The 2x spicy buldak ramen is accidentally vegan. Still check the packaging though because some packs have the old ingredients that contain egg whites, and some don’t. Kind of like how you still have to check vegan moringstar products while they slowly transition. Stores are getting rid of older products first. If you have an Asian market, I’d check for the Soon Veggie ramen. The serving size is a little big but it tastes SO good!

[@nebraskafrankcourtny]

Morningstar has been saying they're transitioning over to vegan for, what - 2 years? and yet it never happens. I realize they have some good vegan stuff now, i.e. corn dogs. I wish they'd bring back those insanely delicious vegan barbeque ribs!!

[@virginiaguzman7468]

As someone who used to work at Aldi, anything that you buy from them, regardless of time frame, they will replace if it’s gone bad before you use it. They do not care. They will replace it for you just bring it in.

[@TigerGirl912]

Hey just so you know Aldi's oat milk is acually unsweetened, the sugar grams are just from the oats.

[@emlyewng]

ohh ur right! i guess i didnt realize because it didnt say “unsweetened” but ill try it next time i go!

[@malinblitz]

nongshim vegetable ramyun is also the best instant veggie ramen and i'm so sad that i can't seem to find it anywhere where i live. :c

[@miranda1]

If you have a World Market near you, they sell a vegan ramen! It’s slightly spicy but not too bad I always add my own sriracha!

[@alainadacosta1222]

I really need to go to the grocery store too, I've basically been eating my frozen and dry foods too lol. Have you tried Aldi's meatless meatballs? They're softer than meat ones but I really like them

[@emlyewng]

yes i always love trader joe’s meatless meatballs & once i heard aldi’s were basically the same ive been getting those too! yeah they are kinda soft haha but love them

[@SodaPopxx124]

i got violife mozz and whenever i would make just egg™ omelettes with the chz it would make the omelette taste weirdly sour and plasticy?

[@SharanyaRamesh101]

Came here for food inspo, stayed for the personality 🙌

[@Phaseriffic]

17:01 so cute!!

[@vanezaparisien9735]

i love these videos so much

[@pilar5103]

the loona high speed hi high made me die lmfaooo

[@ayladibiasio5927]

i got physical whiplash hearing it i didn't expect it at all 😭

[@shanias6250]

that is the best ramen ever trust me!!!!

[@amyp5388]

Ahhh those dogs are so cute!!

[@gibbro-j7f]

Hey don't worry, you look amazing! 🔥

[@Pikachu-sf8tc]

Perfect timing for me to watch before class. Good start of the day 😊

[@gigi-fj4pz]

Most of the dry Korean noodle packs are vegan just some have an extra cheese packed that’s like powder on the side oh and some have bits of meat but there’s a lot others

[@adriennepaige4003]

america has such good variety of vegan food, i'm jealous

[@JusticeAnimeGeek]

I will say they sometimes you have to be careful with traditional refried beans because most use lard. Otherwise 🤤 yummy

[@kellyadams3872]

I have the same milk problem with aldi!

[@celinekleinpilates]

I have never frozen cheese before 😂 you're an inspiration✨

[@sstaralien]

I can't drink almond milk I've tried but I break out :( so I only drink coconut milk and it's super good

[@rosawisteria]

Loved this

[@madisonwise6164]

i've found that whole foods 365 brand has the best vegan cheese!!! cheddar shreds, gouda, whatever!

[@shelbycriswellart]

love the scissor asmr

[@Louistogies]

Hey newer subscriber here. A tip from a former juice bar worker. I forgot to comment this on the other video. Blend the greens first. Then add your the rest. 👌🏼

[@HelloKittysFriend418]

I think she used to do this actually! But she just stopped at one point lol

[@conradmanduco4884]

p.s. i have tried those lemon cookies my sister brought them home from Winners once

[@liasnclr]

The way you caressed the cereal box 😂

[@caitlinwallace8955]

What is the difference between a wrap and a tortilla? 🤔