Home » Asian Cuisine » Chinese Cuisine » Page 2

Vegan Chinese Recipes

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.

all purpose hot water dough for dumplings, pierogi, tortillas, flatbreads, and more

Basic Hot Water Dough (烫面团) for Dumplings and More

Chinese Cuisine, Side Dishes, Over 700 Calories, Fall, Winter, Oil-Free, Nut-Free, Global Cuisine, Recipes

This hot water dough can be rolled into tortillas, dumpling/perogy wrappers, parathas, scallion pancakes, roti, and more. (Oil and oil-free versions included.)

Basic Hot Water Dough (烫面团) for Dumplings and More Read More »

Vegan Chinese Tomato “Egg” Stir Fry (番茄炒豆腐)

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

This vegan version of a simple Chinese comfort food, fanqie chaodan (番茄炒蛋), uses eggy crumbled tofu and kala namak for a rich, saucy tomato stir fry dish.

Vegan Chinese Tomato “Egg” Stir Fry (番茄炒豆腐) Read More »

Closeup of stir fried lily bulbs with snow peas and carrots.

Stir Fried Lily Bulbs with Cashews and Snow Peas

200 Calories, Chinese Cuisine, Side Dishes, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Lily bulbs (百合) are cooked with cashews in a variety of Chinese stir fries; this vegan recipe adds snow peas and carrots for a deliciously crunchy side dish.

Stir Fried Lily Bulbs with Cashews and Snow Peas Read More »

Bean curd cucumber salad in a teal green bowl with a pair of wooden chopsticks surrounded by fresh garlic and herbs.

Spicy Cucumber Bean Curd Salad

400 Calories, Salads, Chinese Cuisine, Side Dishes, Instant Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Meal Prep, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Spicy, garlicky cucumber bean curd salad is a classic Chinese cold dish. The bean curd in this refreshing, high-protein vegan recipe can be subbed by Zeroodles.

Spicy Cucumber Bean Curd Salad Read More »

pan-fried crunchy soft tofu with scallions and dark soy sauce over steamed rice

Crispy Pan-Fried Soft Tofu + 3 Variations

Appetizers, Weeknight, Entrées, 600 Calories, Chinese Cuisine, Side Dishes, Stovetop Recipes, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

For a quick, vegan, protein-packed dinner with tons of savoury flavour, I choose pan fried tofu. It uses the most basic ingredients and goes well with anything.

Crispy Pan-Fried Soft Tofu + 3 Variations Read More »

homemade soy milk in a glass jar next to a glass pitcher, with some soybeans on the tabletop.

Fresh Homemade Soy Milk (Stovetop or Instant Pot)

Drinks, 100 Calories, Chinese Cuisine, Instant Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Asian Cuisine, Recipes

A comprehensive guide to making your own homemade soy milk from dried beans, including conversions from US to metric and ratios for scaling up or down.

Fresh Homemade Soy Milk (Stovetop or Instant Pot) Read More »

Diet Food Review: Blackberry Jelly Pudding, 45 cal

Chinese Cuisine, Product Reviews

When I picked up this enticing blackberry jelly pudding for only 45 cal total, I thought it was too good to be true, but I didn’t expect to be baited THIS hard.

Diet Food Review: Blackberry Jelly Pudding, 45 cal Read More »