Let it soak for 5–10 minutes until it swells and becomes tender.
The guide for "TVP" (Textured Vegetable Protein) centers on rehydrating these soy-based granules to mimic the texture of ground meat. If you have downloaded a file named TVP.zip , please be cautious as is typically a food product and not a common software format, though .tvp extensions are sometimes associated with NVIDIA graphic card updates or TVPaint Animation files . 1. Basic Rehydration (The 1:1 Rule) To prepare dry TVP for most recipes: Ratio: Use a 1:1 ratio of dry TVP to hot liquid.
Using broth instead of water adds much-needed flavor, as TVP is naturally bland. 2. Alternative Preparation Methods