Vegan Asian Food & Recipes - Asian Cuisine

Glass jars of roasted sesame paste on a wooden table.

Roasted Sesame Paste (Sesame Butter) Recipe

Chinese Cuisine, Sauces, Japanese Cuisine, Over 700 Calories, Blender, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, Under 30 Minutes, Asian Cuisine, Recipes

Rich and nutty roasted sesame paste (also known as sesame butter) is a staple of Japanese and Chinese cuisine, where it’s called Neri Goma or Zhi Ma Jiang.

Vegan nigiri sushi and a pair of chopsticks on a grey slate board.

Vegan Sashimi (for Nigiri, Sushi Rolls, and More)

Appetizers, 100 Calories, Japanese Cuisine, Side Dishes, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes

This bouncy vegan sashimi is made by marinating konjac (Japanese yam cake). It’s perfect for nigiri, sushi rolls, donburi, gunkan maki, poke bowls, and more.

Nori komi furikake is sprinkled over a small bowl of white rice.

Nori Komi Furikake (Vegan Furikake)

Japanese Cuisine, Side Dishes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Meal Prep, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Nori komi furikake is among the simplest types of furikake, or Japanese rice seasoning. This vegan furikake is so umami, you won’t want to eat rice without it.

Homemade coconut milk is poured from a stopper bottle into a young coconut.

Chinese Coconut Milk Drink Recipe

Drinks, 200 Calories, Chinese Cuisine, Blender, Summer, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

My homemade version of the famous Hainan Yeshu Coconut Milk. This Chinese coconut drink is made from just one ingredient: young coconut. Oh so refreshing!

A large bowl of kimchi rice sprinkled with chopped green onion on a grey countertop.

How to Make Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi-Bokkeumbap)

Korean Cuisine, Weeknight, Entrées, 600 Calories, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Kimchi fried rice is a weeknight staple for us, and simple is best. Spicy, tangy, and a bit sweet, it’s the complete package. Ready in under half an hour.

Savoury doufunao in a large bowl covered with soy sauce, chili crisp, scallions, and toasted peanuts.

Sichuan Doufunao (Spicy Tofu Pudding)

Weeknight, 500 Calories, Entrées, Salads, Chinese Cuisine, Snacks, Comfort Food, Summer, Winter, Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Doufunao is a classic Sichuan dish. This spicy, savory tofu pudding is piled with aromatic seasonings, just the right amount of sweet, hot, salty, and sour.

A large black-and-white bowl of Vietnamese tomato sauce with fried tofu on a smooth grey counter, next to a red towel and pair of chopsticks.

Vietnamese Tomato Tofu (Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua)

Weeknight, 300 Calories, Entrées, Vietnamese Cuisine, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Light and spongy fried tofu puffs soak up umami-rich, flavour-packed tomato sauce in this Vietnamese tomato tofu dish. Vegan-friendly and gluten-free.

A ddukbaegi filled with Korean kimchi okara stew strewn with scallions and sesame oil, on a grey countertop next to a copper spoon.

Kongbiji Jjigae (Okara Soybean Stew)

Korean Cuisine, 300 Calories, Entrées, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Recipes

Kongbiji jjigae is an old Korean recipe for using up okara, the leftover pulp from making soy milk. Serve this spicy, funky stew with rice for a low-waste meal.

A block of cold silken tofu topped with fresh ginger, scallions, and Japanese soy sauce on a blue china plate.

Hiyayakko (Japanese Cold Tofu)

Appetizers, 200 Calories, Salads, Side Dishes, Japanese Cuisine, Snacks, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Hiyayakko (冷奴) is Japanese silken tofu served cold, seasoned with a smattering of savoury toppings. With endless flavour combos, it’s the best lazy summer meal.

A bowl of japchae sits on a white table next to fresh scallions and a carrot.

1-Pan Vegan Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry)

Korean Cuisine, Weeknight, Entrées, 600 Calories, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Meal Prep, Recipes

Japchae is a Korean stir-fried dish featuring bouncy sweet potato noodles, sliced carrots, plenty of scallion, all lightly coated in a sweet and savoury sauce.

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