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 recipe proposed by Leo from the Japandelice channel, specialized in Japanese cuisine. Today, I want to talk to you about miso soup, this soup that’s so comforting after a tiring day that it becomes difficult to do without once you’ve adopted it. But I have unfortunately noticed that some […]
If you’re looking for a good rich dessert, something fried and crispy is always welcome. This recipe for sesame balls (Vietnamese bánh cam) will satisfy your snack cravings with a golden and crispy outer dough made from glutinous rice, filled with sweet mung beans and covered with white sesame seeds. […]
The classic Thai green papaya salad: crisp, vibrant, and sweet-and-sour. Walk down any bustling street in Thailand and you will almost certainly hear the steady thud of wooden pestles hitting clay mortars as vendors whip up their own versions of som tam, each finished with a lip-smacking sweet-and-sour dressing. The […]
Making sweet red bean paste (Anko) from scratch is easier than you think. You only need azuki beans, sugar, water, and salt ! In this article, I’ll walk you through the two main varieties: Tsubuan (chunky) and Koshian (smooth). Once you’ve mastered this simple Anko recipe, you’ll be able to whip […]
Do chua is essentially pickled carrots and daikon. It is a staple of Vietnamese cuisine and can be used in countless ways. But this sweet-and-sour vegetable condiment is most often tucked into the iconic Vietnamese sandwich, the banh mi. The vegetables are sliced, brined, and ready to eat almost right […]
Today I’m finally sharing the REAL recipe for Asian chili oil. Lately I’ve come across plenty of recipes and, like the versions served in many restaurants around here, they make me sad… they are bland. There is nothing to them. Traditionally you do not just toss in a bit of […]
Thai cuisine is wonderful. We often limit it to pad thai and other very “classic” dishes. However, it is one of the most diverse culinary traditions: you can find everything, from stir-fried dishes to very fresh, barely cooked dishes, and curries simmered almost like in Indian cuisine. Honestly, it’s one […]
This time we’re exploring Japanese cuisine with miso noodles! A homemade miso recipe will be coming soon but in the meantime, don’t worry about using store-bought miso paste. It will still be delicious! The main ingredients for miso noodles Dark and light soy sauce: Both are essential, in the worst […]
A delicious recipe for Chinese stir-fried noodles well flavored with garlic Originating from Chinese cuisine, this is one of the basic noodle recipes there. Even more basic than my scallion oil. The procedure is relatively simple. We start by cooking the noodles of your choice, then set them aside. Then, […]
A future version of my tteokbokki will come with cheese. But in the meantime, I offer you this lovely little Korean-inspired recipe that is not only quick but really, really simple to make. The ingredients for spicy cheesy noodles Gochujang: Korean red chili paste, it’s clearly one of my favorite […]
