Asian cuisine is renowned for its rich variety of vegetarian dishes, a feature that goes back to ancient culinary traditions and practices. Historically, in many parts of Asia, an abundance of meat was a luxury, and consequently much of the daily diet was based on plant products.
A wide range of ingredients
Asian cuisines take advantage of a wide range of plant-based ingredients such as tofu, tempeh, various types of mushrooms, leafy vegetables, roots, and grains like rice and noodles. These ingredients are used to create tasty, nutritious dishes.
Cooking methods
Asian cooking methods such as steaming, stir-frying and broiling are ideal for preparing vegetarian dishes. They retain the natural flavor of the ingredients, while adding spices and herbs to enhance the taste.
Black urad bean soup simmered with Nepali spices, then finished with a crunchy ghee tempering. Steam rises from a mound of white rice while a thin, golden dal coats each grain, perfumed with ghee and fried garlic—the everyday emblem of Nepal. Dal bhat is both meal and ritual: fluffy rice, […]
A refreshing Filipino ceviche of raw tuna bathed in rice vinegar, bright citrus, and crisp vegetables. The sun has barely risen. Aboard a wooden banca off Surigao, the workday has already given way to breakfast. A fisherman hoists his net, revealing a shimmering tanigue, still trembling in the rigging. He […]
Crisp on the outside and irresistibly tender within, these Korean zucchini fritters come with a fragrant, gently spicy dipping sauce “Pshht!”—the gentle hiss when egg meets a hot pan says it all. A whiff of seared egg, the fresh green scent of zucchini, the promise of an airy pancake. For […]
A delicious ube latte recipe better than any coffee shop The first thing you notice is the color: a lavender hue tending towards amethyst, swirling in the glass like an edible sunset. When the barista sets down an iced ube latte, its aroma is slightly nutty, as if vanilla met […]
A super simple recipe to make your own Korean fish cakes at home On a January morning on a Busan avenue, briny steam wafts from a stainless steel cart, fogging the vendor’s glasses and enveloping passersby in a marine aroma. Schoolchildren stick wooden skewers into a cup containing an anchovy […]
Spicy, flavorful, and ready in no time It’s been a while since I shared an obscure Chinese recipe for spicy noodles, hasn’t it? Don’t worry, though; this one is still very easy to make (I will spare you the chore of making the noodles from scratch). If you’ve already tried […]
A delicious recipe for Korean-style marinated eggs. Soft and incredibly flavorful Is it a side dish? A delicious topping for ramen? A late-night meal? A banchan? These eggs are ALL of that at once. Well, I’m exaggerating a bit, but it’s hard to find a more versatile dish. You can […]
A delicious recipe for cold rice noodles with garlic and chili Hello everyone, today I want to introduce you to a Chinese recipe that’s not very well-known, Liang Pi. First, a big disclaimer: originally, one of the fundamental characteristics of this recipe is homemade large flat rice noodles that require […]
A traditional recipe for simple, Chinese-restaurant-style sautéed pak choi. Pak choi appears throughout Asian cuisine in many different forms. One of its main roles, like stir-fried Chinese cabbage, is as a stand-alone side dish. Serve it during a lavish Chinese New Year feast or alongside a hearty plate of beef […]
A delicious stir-fried Chinese cabbage that’s even better than what you’d get in a restaurant This stir-fried Chinese cabbage is the perfect side for all your Asian dishes, and especially your Chinese dishes, because it’s a staple on restaurant tables. The aim of this simple Asian stir-fried cabbage is to […]
