Konjac, also known as moyu or konnyaku, is a gray to white colored, gelatinous mass that is made from the...
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Serve these juicy mushroom burgers with Chinese Potato Salad, Shredded Cabbage, Apple, and Raisin Salad, and grilled or steamed corn...
Chinese five-spice powder is an exotic blend of spices that typically includes cinnamon, cloves, star anise, fennel seed, and Sichuan...
China is the world’s largest producer of fava beans, or broad beans, yet most Westerners have never come across a...
The long white Chinese yam is popular throughout Asia, where its viscous texture is savored. Unlike other yams or sweet...
Along the Silk Road, the Uyghur cuisine in northwestern China has a decidedly Middle Eastern accent, where spices such as...
Here is a pleasant, mild-tasting dish that will please most palates. Well-drained and cubed tofu can replace the seitan, if...
This homey dish is nice served with pita bread to sop up the delicious sauce. MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS...
Ideal for entertaining, this colorful and mildly spiced dish is one that guests of all ages typically enjoy. Serve over...
This spicy seitan variation of Sichuan’s famous mapo doufu is a favorite of mine—serve over hot cooked rice for a...
These flavorful lettuce wraps also make a great appetizer or snack. Extra-firm tofu can replace the seitan, if desired. MAKES...
Seitan is processed wheat gluten that is higher in protein and has a chewier, meatier texture than tofu. This dish...
Mock duck, with its distinctive flavor and artificial plucked duck texture, is actually a type of wheat gluten, or seitan....
Frozen stir-fry vegetables make quick work of this delicious dish, which can be stretched further if served over rice. MAKES...
Serve this classic stir-fry over brown rice for the quintessential wholesome Chinese vegan meal, or splurge and present it over...
This exquisitely sweet northern-style tofu dish is delicious served with steamed fresh broccoli, brown rice, and a bowl of fresh...
Hot pot, also known as steam boat or fire pot, is a perennial favorite throughout China—I encountered vegetarian variations in...
This simple yet sophisticated recipe is steeped in inspiration from my beloved student Ada, who gave me the gifts of...
Kebabs are popular street food all over China, especially in Xi’an, which has a huge Muslim quarter almost exclusively devoted...
Serve these delectable little tofu balls over rice for supper, or alone as appetizers. MAKES 4 MAIN DISH OR 6...