Buddha’s Delight: A Chinese Vegetarian Feast
Buddha’s Delight (luohan zhai) is a Chinese vegetable-beancurd medley, traditionally eaten after Lunar New Year. This loaded one-pot meal is a vegetarian feast!
I have a bit of a bias towards Chinese food, since it’s what I grew up eating. Now I’m on a mission to convert my favourite Chinese childhood meals into vegan-friendly recipes, in addition to sharing the many many readily plant-based dishes that Chinese cuisine offers.
Buddha’s Delight (luohan zhai) is a Chinese vegetable-beancurd medley, traditionally eaten after Lunar New Year. This loaded one-pot meal is a vegetarian feast!
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