A Culinary Journey: A Taste of Asian Vegan Cuisine
Join us for a celebration of vegetarian culture!
Experience a unique blend of Chinese and Western vegetarian traditions through engaging panel discussions, live cooking demonstrations, and mouthwatering dishes. Discover how delicious vegetarian food can be while embracing health, compassion for animals, and care for the environment.
Date & Time:
September 29, 2024 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location:
8866 Odlin Crescent, Richmond
Contact info@fycdvancouver.org to learn more.
Organized by I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada
Hosted by Fa-Yi Chong-De Association
Coconut Curry Pot
Features: Rich and flavorful, perfect with rice
Ingredients: Fried tofu sticks, cabbage, cauliflower, green peas, bean curd, eggplant
Seasoning: Curry sauce (lemongrass, galangal, candlenuts, curry powder), light coconut milk
Instructions:
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Sauté chili powder in oil to create a red oil.
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Add the curry sauce and water, and bring to a boil.
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Add tofu sticks, bean curd, cabbage, cauliflower, and coconut milk to the pot, and cook until well flavored.
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Cut the eggplant into chunks and fry until crispy.
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Stir-fry the snow peas briefly.
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Finally, arrange the cooked eggplant and snow peas in the curry and serve.
Crispy Fried Mixed Mushrooms
Features: Fresh, aromatic, and crispy
Ingredients: King oyster mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, crushed red peppers
Seasoning: Crispy batter mix (flour, rice flour, cornstarch, baking powder, custard powder), salt, pepper, pepper-salt mustard
Instructions:
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Clean the mushrooms thoroughly and coat them with dry crispy batter mix.
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Prepare the remaining batter mix by adding enough water to make a thin batter.
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Dip the coated mushrooms into the batter and deep-fry them until crispy.
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Return the fried mushrooms to the pan, add pepper-salt mustard and sautéed crushed red peppers.
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Stir-fry briefly until well mixed, then remove from heat and serve.
Lion's Head
Features: Crispy and mouthwatering
Ingredients: Vegetarian meat (Porkless Luncheon), shredded carrot, mint leaves
Seasoning: Tapioca flour, pepper, celery, jicama, minced ginger, salt
Instructions:
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Thaw the vegetarian meat and finely chop the celery and jicama.
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Mix all the seasonings with the vegetarian meat and chopped vegetables until well combined and sticky.
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Form the mixture into round balls and deep-fry until crispy and golden.
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Arrange the fried lion's head on a plate and garnish with shredded carrot and mint leaves.
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Alternatively, you can add them to a pot with napa cabbage and cook.
Deep-Fried Vegetarian Fish Fillet
Features: Satisfyingly delicious
Ingredients: Vegetarian fish ham, cucumber, carrot
Seasoning: Julienne ginger, soy sauce, cilantro
Instructions:
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Slice the vegetarian fish fillet and pan-fry in oil until golden. Set aside on a plate.
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Sauté the julienne ginger in oil until fragrant.
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Add soy sauce and cook over low heat to create a sauce.
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Drizzle the sauce over the fried fish fillets and garnish with cilantro.
Steamed Vegetarian Abalone Mushroom
Features: Tender and smooth
Ingredients: King oyster mushrooms, cucumber, cherry tomatoes
Seasoning: Ginger, pandan leaves, salt, a pinch of sugar
Instructions:
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Cut the king oyster mushrooms in half and flatten them with a knife.
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Place them in a pot with the seasoning and enough water. Cook for 20 minutes.
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Turn off the heat and let it sit for an additional 20 minutes.
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Remove the mushrooms, cut them into pieces, and arrange on a plate.
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Drizzle with a sauce made from soy sauce, water, sesame oil, and sugar.
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Garnish with cucumber and cherry tomatoes.
Taro and Vegetable Steamed Delight
Features: Steamed and filling
Ingredients: Large taro, firm tofu, vegetarian ham, bell peppers
Seasoning: Fermented bean curd, doubanjiang (bean paste), star anise, sugar
Instructions:
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Cut the taro, tofu, and vegetarian ham into evenly sized slices and layer them alternately.
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Steam the layered ingredients in a steamer for 1 hour.
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Once done, remove and arrange on a plate.
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In a small pot, mix the seasoning ingredients with water and bring to a boil.
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Drizzle the sauce over the steamed ingredients on the plate.
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Garnish with bell peppers around the dish.
Lemon-Infused Vegan Chicken
Features: Rich and flavorful
Ingredients: Thai lemon vegan chicken, zucchini, bell peppers, fresh lemon
Seasoning: Lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, ketchup
Instructions:
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Heat oil in a pan and cook the vegan chicken until fully cooked.
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Before removing from heat, add the prepared seasoning mixture and toss to combine.
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Zucchini can be stir-fried and served alongside.
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Garnish with fresh lemon slices.
Home-Style Stir-Fried Three Shreds
Features: Quick and nutritious
Ingredients: Vegetarian ham (or shredded tofu), bean sprouts, carrot, celery
Seasoning: Soy sauce, sugar, salt
Instructions:
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Wash and julienne the ingredients.
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Heat oil in a pan and add the ingredients in order, stir-frying until cooked.
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Add the seasonings and mix well.
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Serve hot.
Sweet and Sour Vegetarian Ku Loh Meat
Features: Tangy and appetizing
Ingredients: Vegetarian Ku Loh Meat, bell peppers, lemon
Seasoning: Ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, salt
Instructions:
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Heat oil in a pan and sauté the Ku Loh Meat until cooked.
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Add the seasonings to flavor and color the dish.
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Remove from heat and garnish with lemon slices and bell peppers.
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Arrange on a plate and serve.
Chilled Green Papaya Salad
Features: Light and delicious
Ingredients: Green papaya (raw), carrot, shredded vegetarian meat, crushed peanuts, cilantro, basil, red pepper
Sauce: 2 parts water, 1 part brown sugar, 1 part apple cider vinegar, vegetarian fish sauce to taste
Instructions:
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Shred the green papaya and carrot, then salt them and massage for 1 minute.
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Rinse the salted vegetables thoroughly with water three times and squeeze out excess moisture. Set aside.
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Add the other ingredients to the shredded papaya and carrot.
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Prepare the sauce by combining water, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar in a pot, and heat until the sugar dissolves into a thick consistency.
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Pour the sauce over the salad, mix well, and serve.
Konjac and Radish Stew
Features: Smooth and rich
Ingredients: Konjac, white radish, black fungus, carrot
Seasoning: Soy sauce, pepper, cumin, salt, a pinch of sugar
Instructions:
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Heat oil in a pan and briefly sauté the white radish slices.
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Add the other ingredients and seasonings, and stir-fry for a short while.
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Add enough water to cover the ingredients and simmer until fully cooked.