Along the Silk Road, the Uyghur cuisine in northwestern China has a decidedly Middle Eastern accent, where spices such as...
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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...
Precooking the sweet potatoes ensures that this delicious and fragrant dish is ready in about 20 minutes. MAKES 6 SERVINGS...
This silky tofu dish is heavenly with a side of Stir-Fried Shiitake Mushrooms with Shallots in Garlic Sauce, steamed broccoli,...
Swift, spicy, and superb describes this homey Hunan specialty. Tofu puffs—also known as bean kow or bean curd puffs— are...
If you are searching for a dinner party main dish that impresses without the stress, look no further— most of...
While these tofu steaks can be served with any of your favorite Asian-style sauces in lieu of the peanut sauce,...