VEGAN / GLUTEN-FREE
April 4th, 2021
This Chinese classic bean sprout stir-fry keeps all the juice and crunchiness of fresh bean sprouts, but without the bitterness!
CHECK OUT THE RECIPEOne-minute Bean Sprout Stir-fry
Shiitake Mushrooms -Fresh or Dried?
INGREDIENTS
March 31, 2021
Are fresh Shiitake mushrooms better than the dried ones? Can one substitute the other? In this post, let’s look at the characteristics of both fresh and dried Shiitake which make each of them uniquely suitable for different types of cooking.
[Read more…]Eight Treasure Porridge
PLANT FOOD / WHOLE FOOD / GLUTEN-FREE OPTION
March 27, 2021
The sweet, warm and nutritious Eight Treasure Porridge is a classic example of Chinese food therapy. Made of whole grains, beans, seeds and nuts, it is a powerful prebiotic and my ultimate comfort food.
CHECK OUT THE RECIPETofu Stew in Tomato Sauce
QUICK DISH / PLANT-BASED / VEGETARIAN / DAIRY-FREE/ GLUTEN-FREE
March 24, 2021
Sweet, sour and a little spicy, this tofu stew in tomato sauce (茄酱烧豆腐) uses fresh tofu, is 100% plant-based and very quick and easy to prepare – great for both lunch and dinner!
CHECK OUT THE RECIPERed Onion and Carrot Salad
QUICK DISH / VEGAN / VEGETARIAN / DAIRY-FREE/ GLUTEN-FREE
March 21, 2021
This red onion and carrot salad is fresh, crunchy and appetizing, a delicious way to add a meaningful amount of raw red onions to your diet. It can be be prepared within minutes, perfect for any time of the day.
CHECK OUT THE RECIPEZucchini Chips
June 2nd, 2021
These light and airy zucchini chips are roasted with just garlic. A handful of flour helps to keep the zucchini tender and create the golden crust. Yummy, healthy, and super easy to make!
CHECK OUT THE RECIPEClear Clam Soup
QUICK DISH / DAIRY-FREE/ GLUTEN-FREE
March 16, 2021
I love clear claim soup (蛤喇汤) for its simplicity and unadulterated flavor – it is just the fresh clams and the intensely flavorful water. Uber umami!
CHECK OUT THE RECIPERice Noodle Stir-fry with Tatsoi and Mushrooms
QUICK DISH / VEGAN / VEGETARIAN / DAIRY-FREE/ GLUTEN-FREE
March 12, 2021
This quick rice noodle stir fry is full of umami flavor from the Shiitake mushrooms, and packed with 500 grams of vegetables, mostly Tatsoi (塌菜), a dark green leafy Asian green.
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