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.
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 […]
A delicious homemade noodle dish with an ultra-flavorful sauce Today we’re diving into another variation of Sichuan noodles. From dan dan noodles to glutamate noodles, the versions are endless (even if the differences can be subtle)! In this article I introduce you to Tián shuǐ miàn (甜水面), or “sweet water […]
A delicious traditional Japanese dish of rice and egg that is perfect for starting the day! On difficult mornings, Tamago Kake Gohan can be reason enough to get out of bed. If you’re skeptical, know that in Japan it is a breakfast staple. Invigorating, savory, and satisfying, much like a […]
Silky and satisfying eggs slowly cooked according to the traditional Japanese method… A signature dish of Japanese street food! Japan is particularly known for its thousands of natural hot springs. There, they are called “Onsen”. While many visitors appreciate them for their therapeutic and relaxing effects on the body, others […]
Soft and sweet tapioca pearls for all your bubble teas this summer You’ve certainly seen this curious beverage with dark pearls parading in the hands of its enthusiasts. For several years now, Bubble Tea has been on everyone’s lips. This Taiwanese drink has proven itself in Europe, especially when it’s […]
A spring recipe with white rice and peas; the simple and quick Takikomigohan banger with few ingredients! Peas are coming back in style, and not just on the runways! Green, especially in spring, is loved on our plates, and well accompanied, please. Here I offer you a delicious Japanese recipe […]
Quick and easy vegetable pancakes to make the most of spring! Even though we haven’t been able to make the most of this pre-summer period, I’ve come up with a recipe that will give us all the taste of spring that we haven’t had this year! On the menu: pancakes […]
A flavorful Sichuan-style Okra Salad to spice up your summer meals Okra – or gombo, if I trust the poll we held in the group earlier this week – is a divisive vegetable. Some see it as the earthly incarnation of the God of Bad Texture; others, for the very […]
A delicious Japanese cabbage salad that’s better than your favorite restaurant’s There are several schools of thought when it comes to making cabbage salad, from a simple vinaigrette to a quick maceration to full fermentation. Welcome to the fascinating world of Tsukemono, or Japanese pickled vegetables. What is Japanese cabbage […]
