Vegan Asian Food & Recipes - Asian Cuisine

A bowl of bok choy tofu stir fry with marinated tofu planks and tender baby bok choy, set on a wooden table with black chopsticks and a checkered linen napkin.

Bok Choy Tofu Stir Fry (青菜炒豆干)

200 Calories, Chinese Cuisine 🇨🇳, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Bok Choy Tofu Stir Fry is my weeknight staple when I’m short on time but still want something healthy. Bok choy is tossed in a hot wok with chewy, savoury tofu.

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Plate of godshem topped with cardamom pods, framed by scattered raw mung beans and a checkered tea towel.

Godshe (Goan Mung Bean Pudding)

Desserts, Indian Cuisine 🇮🇳, 500 Calories, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Summer, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Nut-Free, Meal Prep, Recipes

Godshe, a traditional Goan dessert of mung beans simmered with coconut milk and jaggery into a sweet scented pudding. Naturally plant-based and gluten-free.

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Nasu dengaku (sesame Japanese eggplants) over a bed of rice.

Nasu Dengaku (Air Fryer Japanese Eggplant) with Miso Glaze

Air Fryer, 200 Calories, Japanese Cuisine 🇯🇵, Side Dishes, Fall, Gluten-Free, Recipes

Air fryer + Japanese eggplant = incredibly tender, sweet and savoury Nasu Dengaku. Miso glaze is slathered on the eggplants for an irresistible umami flavour.

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Coriander chutney tofu scramble garnished with fresh cilantro and scallions.

Coconut Coriander Chutney Tofu Scramble

Zero-Waste Recipes, Weeknight, 400 Calories, Entrées, Indian Cuisine 🇮🇳, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Asian Cuisine, Recipes

A super easy way to use up your coconut coriander chutney from Indian takeout: use it as the sauce base for a chutney tofu scramble. Never waste chutney again!

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A big plate of vegetarian pancit bihon guisado.

Vegan Pancit Bihon with Tofu and Vegetables

Filipino Cuisine 🇵🇭, Weeknight, 500 Calories, Entrées, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Tofu

This spicy and savoury Vegan Pancit Bihon is a staple of Filipino parties! It comes together all in one pan, and it’s just bursting with tofu and vegetables.

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A stack of purple sweet potato rice cakes.

Purple Sweet Potato Pan-Fried Mochi

200 Calories, Desserts, Chinese Cuisine 🇨🇳, Snacks, Stovetop Recipes, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free

Chewy purple sweet potato pan-fried mochi is a type of sticky rice cake made with mashed purple yams. With a crispy golden exterior and a soft, chewy interior!

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Braised Chinese Tofu in a traditional clay pot.

Hong Shao Dou Fu (Red Braised Tofu)

Weeknight, 300 Calories, Entrées, Chinese Cuisine 🇨🇳, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Fall, Winter, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Meal Prep, Tofu, Recipes

Hong Shao Tofu is fried tofu braised in sweet soy sauce. This braised tofu looks gourmet, but it’s an easy one-pot recipe that’s fast enough for a busy weeknight.

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A bowl of Afghan Mashawa with barley and mixed beans.

Mashawa (Afghan Barley Bean Stew)

Weekend, Afghan Cuisine 🇦🇫, Entrées, 600 Calories, Stovetop Recipes, Fall, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Recipes

Mashawa is an Afghan barley and mung bean stew packed full with tomatoes, beans, spices, and chunks of savoury protein. Like chili, but even more flavourful!

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A plate of marinated Korean perilla leaves on a wooden table.

Kkaennip Jjim (Korean Perilla Leaves Recipe)

100 Calories, Appetizers, Korean Cuisine 🇰🇷, Side Dishes, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Kkaennip Jjim (Steamed Perilla Leaves) is a Korean side dish made with perilla leaves and an umami-rich marinade of garlic, soy sauce, sesame, and gochugaru.

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Fresh Yuba Soup (Tofu Skin Soup)

Soups, Weeknight, 300 Calories, Entrées, Side Dishes, Stovetop Recipes, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Asian Cuisine, Recipes

Fresh tofu skin (yuba) takes on a lovely soft, silky texture when simmered in a simple soup! You can bulk up this yuba soup with noodles to make it a full meal.

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