I just want to make a PSA, and tell you all, that I NEED to eat some kind of noodle dish at least ONCE A WEEK to keep me sane. No noodles = no happiness. Noodles (and rice) are life. And I’m sorry that I cannot make a dish low in carbohydrates; it’s…
Tag: asian vegan recipe
Restaurant Style Salt & Pepper Tofu
You’ve probably already guessed, that yes, my favorite kind of food are Asian cuisines. With that, I do find that there are a million (and one) ways to flavor tofu. I get it, tofu can be bland. But when it is prepared properly, it can actually be one of the tastiest key ingredients…
Vegan Banana Fritters
First of all, I know I’m long overdue for a sweet recipe. Secondly, I apologize for not having a strong enough sweet tooth. Sweet cravings, my friend, comes and goes for me. But if you are scrolling down the blog looking for an indulging treat, stick around! Today, I’m showing how to make…
Vegan Winged Bean Tempura
I’ve actually had this idea to make winged bean tempura the moment I tried it by itself – unflavored. Which was about 2 years ago. If you’ve never had winged beans, it is crunchy and has this sweet, slightly peppery, and starchy flavor to it. From where I live, in the island of…
Vegan Sisig
Sisig (see-sig) is a classic Filipino Kapampangan dish (or a dish that originated in Pampanga, Philippines – a region in Central Luzon). It is a delicacy, traditionally, made with pork often served on a sizzling plate and flavored with bird’s eye chili and calamansi (Philippine lime). The word sisig derived from sisigan which…
Lemongrass Tofu Stir Fry
I’m going to be very honest, this is my FAVORITE stir fry recipe that I’ve ever created. And I hope you would feel the same when you do make it; it’s super easy to prepare and it, absolutely, takes (almost) no time to make. Trust me, you’ll be done preparing it in a…
Vegan Dumplings
I don’t blame you if you find homemade dumplings to be intimidating to make at home. Not going to lie, it sure is a process. And if you are finding yourself scrolling through the instructions thinking, “well I’m not going to do that,” let me tell you this: read it carefully and DO…
Vegan Butter Tofu Masala
If you are looking for a flavorful one-pot (or pan) kind of dish that’s easy to meal prep or prepare within an hour for your weeknight lazy recipe, this Vegan Butter Tofu Masala may be for you. This is my spin on a very popular soul food Indian dish and I hope you…
Tofu Banh Mi Sandwich (Vegan)
Over the years, banh mi sandwiches have become more popular in Westernized mainstream culture. This Vietnamese style sandwiches have had different takes in the foodie world from making banh mi-inspired burgers, salad bowls, and even pizzas. I cannot complain, if you ask me, it is my favorite sandwich. Ever. Bold statement but it’s…
Vegan Lumpia (Lumpiang Shanghai)
A festive gathering is not complete without a tray of lumpia waiting to be eaten. At least, in the Filipino and CHamoru culture that I grew up with. Lumpia is a classic staple for special occasions because there is nothing like a crispy, salty goodness that compliments so well with the rice, the…