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.
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 […]
This Chinese dressing, ready in 5 minutes, is simple, tangy, and so delicious! Made with sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and soy sauce, it’s excellent on any kind of salad and will remind you of your favorite Chinese restaurant. A good dressing is really what brings a salad to life. […]
Use this simple, four-ingredient Thai dressing to make your favorite authentic Thai salads. Adjust the ratios to taste—add more sweet, sour, salty, or spicy notes. Thai salads are different from Western-style salads. Even though we call them “salads,” they’re not often made with lettuce or other greens, and they usually […]
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 […]
What is Mie Goreng? If you’re a fan of sweet, salty, and umami-packed noodles, you’re going to love this Mie Goreng recipe. This dish uses quick-cooking noodles for an easy meal that hits the table in only 15 minutes. This cousin of Nasi Goreng will delight your taste buds. So, […]
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 […]
