As far as I can tell the first commercially made vegetarian
"schmaltz" was made in South Africa by Debra's. Their advertising
claimed that "even the chicken can't tell the difference", which to a
certain extent is true. Vegetarian SCHMALTZ is a good substitute. The
product can easily be made at home. The following recipe comes from
South Africa.
Put all the ingredients in a deep pot. Heat gently and cook on low
heat until the onion is golden. strain and keep in refrigerator.
Sometimes grated apple (about 350g/12 oz) is included.
From: In Search Of Plenty: A History Of Jewish Food (Kyle Cathie Ltd)
By: Oded Schwartz
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