Baked Coconut Rice Cake (Nian Gao) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 8″ round pans My perfected, vegan, and gluten free recipe for this chewy Chinese dessert that is served during the Lunar New Year. Ingredients 1 (400g) bag glutinous rice flour 2 tsp baking powder A pinch of sea salt 1 (400mL)…
Napa Cabbage Stir Fry
Napa Cabbage Stir Fry Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Napa Cabbage Stir Fry – Chinese restaurant quality dish made easily at home in 10 minutes. Ingredients 2 tsp sunflower oil 1 head napa cabbage ¼ cup water 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1-2 Tbsp rice wine ½ Tbsp brown sugar salt, ground black pepper…
Baked Salt & Pepper Cauliflower Bites
Baked Salt & Pepper Cauliflower Bites Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Total time: 27 minutes Serves: 2-4 Salt and pepper cauliflower bites. A healthy twist on a classic take out dish! Ingredients 1 medium cauliflower 3 slices bread 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder salt and pepper 2…
Simple Vegan Fried Rice
Simple Vegan Fried Rice Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: You only need 7 ingredients to make this simple vegan fried rice and it’s ready in 15 or 20 minutes. Sometimes I add other veggies. Ingredients ¼ cup Basmati rice (150 g) Extra virgin olive oil 1 chopped carrot ¼ cup frozen peas (35…
Veggie Kung Pao
Veggie Kung Pao Prep time: Cook time: Total time: ~45 minutes Serves: 4 A veggie-loaded stir fry in a versatile and quick to put-together sauce! Serve with brown rice for a super filling meal! Ingredients 1 medium cucumber, seeded, diced (I cut off the tips, then cut the “meat” off the sides, leaving a square…
You Po Mian (Hot Oil Noodles)
You Po Mian (Hot Oil Noodles) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Hot Oil Noodles – Garlicky, Spicy, Savory and ready in 15 minutes! Ingredients 4 oz. dried wheat noodles a handful of leafy greens (choy sum, spinach, or baby bok choy) 1 teaspoon light soy sauce 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon…
Gluten-Free Chinese Scallion Pancakes
Gluten-Free Chinese Scallion Pancakes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 scallion pancakes Chinese Scallion Pancakes – Crispy flatbread with flakey layers of fresh scallions Ingredients ½ cup chickpea/garbanzo flour, plus more for rolling (or ½ cup Bob’s Redmill Gluten-free All Purpose Flour) ½ cup brown rice flour ¼ cup sweet rice flour (also…
Egg Fried Rice In A Mug
Egg Fried Rice In A Mug Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 3 minutes Total time: 8 minutes Serves: 1 Did you know that you could cook egg fried rice in a mug? This flavorful fried rice is ready in minutes, perfect for those days when you are feeling hungry and impatient. Ingredients 1 cup…
Sticky Rice Mushroom Vegan Shumai
STICKY RICE MUSHROOM VEGAN SHUMAI Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: An easy-to-make and delicious Vegan Chinese recipe using homemade wrappers Ingredients For the wrappers: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup water For the filling: 2 cups uncooked sticky rice (aka sweet rice, glutinous rice) 1…
Cauliflower Fried “Rice”
Cauliflower Fried “Rice” Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Everything you love about fried rice for under 100 calories. {gluten-free, vegetarian, paleo} Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower 3/4 c onion, diced non-stick spray 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 tsp sesame oil 1/2 c carrots, 1/4 in diced…
Sushi Fried Quinoa Bowls
Sushi Fried Quinoa Bowls Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 10 min Total time: 20 min Serves: 2 Cook quinoa like fried rice to recreate a protein-rich version of your favorite Chinese takeout classic Ingredients cooking oil (I use grapeseed) half an onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 carrot, diced Veggies – I like…
Veggie Wontons with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Veggie Wontons with Sweet and Sour Sauce Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 34 wontons, 1 1/2 cups sauce Veggie Wontons with Sweet and Sour Sauce are a crisp-baked, flavor packed, healthy alternative to Chinese take-out. Budget friendly, easy vegan option! Ingredients Wontons: 5 cremini mushrooms, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1″…