A Korean-inspired vegan fried chicken sandwich: crispy, flavorful fried oyster mushrooms, spicy gochujang mayo, tangy radish kimchi all sandwiched between soft buttered buns. Fried chicken sandwiches will always have a special place in my heart — it has always been… Read More »Vegan Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich
A slight twist on Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面): these noodles are tossed in dark soy sauce and shallot-infused oil, and paired with tender fried tofu. Simple & humble yet packed full of flavor. The beauty of this dish is… Read More »Shallot Oil Noodles
Vegan konjac “steak” that is meaty and chewy similar to a fatty cut of beef. Seared and glazed with a savory, umami sauce. Konjac (Konnyaku) is a type of Japanese yam cake that is typically eaten in hot pots and… Read More »Vegan Konjac Steak
A classic vegan version of Sichuan-style Kung Pao Chicken (宮保雞丁) made with okara “soy curls.” Knowing that a dish like this can come from a waste product makes it that much more special. This vegan kung pao chicken recipe features… Read More »Vegan Kung Pao Chicken
Vegetable Gyoza (Japanese Potstickers) packed with umami flavor. Pan-fried to golden-brown perfection with crispy, paper-thin wings. Japanese potstickers with crispy wings like this is also known as Hanetsuki Gyoza (羽根つき餃子). As the name suggests, these are marked by a crispy,… Read More »Vegan Crispy Wing Gyoza
Sesame Noodles, or Ma Jiang Mian (麻醬麵): a humble yet elegant Taiwanese classic. Simple and flavorful — quite the perfect meatless weeknight meal. This recipe pays homage to Din Tai Fung (鼎泰豐), a now world-renowned Taiwanese restaurant. I practically grew… Read More »Taiwanese Sesame Noodles (麻醬麵)
The vegan version of a Korean noodle dish that holds a special place in my heart. It is none other than Jajangmyeon, or black bean noodles. Traditionally, the dish is not vegan as it is made with slices of fatty… Read More »Vegan Jajangmyeon (Black Bean Noodles)
An easy, authentic vegan version of classic Taiwanese Braised Pork (Lu Rou Fan) using tempeh. Marked by a sweet, savory, and umami sauce, this has quickly become one of my favorite ways to cook tempeh. Lu Rou Fan (滷肉飯) is a… Read More »Vegan Taiwanese Braised Tempeh
Cauliflower Katsu Curry (カツカレー): a vegan version of the ultimate Japanese comfort meal. Crispy breaded cauliflower steak served with fluffy rice, thick curry sauce, and a ticket bound for flavor-town. Traditionally, Katsu Curry is Japanese curry paired with deep-fried, panko-breaded… Read More »Vegan Cauliflower Katsu Curry
Incredible Vegan Shoyu Ramen that will make you regret throwing away vegetable scraps and trimmings. When you cook a lot at home, there comes a time when you realize just how much waste you are creating. For the past few… Read More »Zero Waste Shoyu Ramen