Kansha: Celebrating Japan's Vegan and Vegetarian Traditions: Celebrating Japan's Vegan and Vegetarian Traditions [A Cookbook]

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It’s also worth noting that the vegetarian and vegan diet has a long history in the Japanese food culture, and the best example is the Buddhist Temple Cuisine known as shōjin ryōri (精進料理).

Challenge yourself and explore various cooking methods like steaming, stir-frying, deep-frying, and simmering. These skills come in handy for Japanese cooking. The same old broccoli can taste wondrously amazing when it gets a new treatment. Besides roasting Kabocha squash, try simmering or stir-frying or deep frying.When you keep things exciting, it’s easier to follow it through. Your vegetarian and vegan dinners can be a whole lot more fun and inspiring! This Vegan Poke Bowl is a winner for midweek dinner! With savory tofu, an assortment of vegetables, and toothsome brown rice, it makes a well-balanced meal for vegetarian and vegan eating. I LOVE this recipe! It’s so easy to put together and it’s perfect for my vegetarian and vegan guests. I never would have thought to use tofu like this, but it is so delicious. Even people that tell me they “don’t like tofu” seem to like this.’– Carolyn’ 12. Soy-Glazed Eggplant Donburi What makes this vegetarian Japanese curry exceptionally delicious is the colorful mix of vegetables, meaty mushrooms, and the homemade curry roux. Cooking the vegetables in different stages and techniques based on their density makes a difference. The result is a curry dish with optimal texture. I just made this. The flavour is soooo amazing with shisho leaves and seaweed. It really took one of my favorite comfort foods to the next level!’– Vivi 10. Soba Noodle Salad

Street Food Fun Sunday OR ‘ Ichiju Sansai’ Sunday– Indulge in your favorite Japanese street foods such as Vegetarian Okonomiyaki or Vegetable Gyoza or Vegetable Tempura. Or take the time to make a full spread of Japanese meal. Read our Ichiju Sansai post for vegetarian ideas. So comforting and soothing at the same time! Topped with minced mushroom, tofu, crispy fried eggplant, and bok choy, this Vegetarian Udon Noodle Soup is going to be your favorite thing to eat all year round. Feel free to customize the toppings with whatever you have on hand. Crispy on all edges yet tender on the inside, this pan-fried Teriyaki Tofu is the bomb. The savory sauce takes the tofu to another level. Simply leave out the dried bonito flakes, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. This Kabocha Gratin with a Japanese twist is the ultimate comfort food in cold weather months. Tender chunks of sweet kabocha, umami mushrooms, and macaroni in a creamy béchamel sauce, topped off with panko breadcrumbs and baked until crispy golden. Get your fork ready and dig in! Here we’ve rounded up our favorite Japanese vegetarian recipes to inspire you. Each recipe has been tested and loved by our readers, and we know you’ll going to enjoy them too! 15 Favorite Japanese Vegetarian Recipes 1. Vegetarian RamenTender green beans dressed with flavorful mashed tofu, this is a classic Japanese dish you can enjoy year-round. The tofu provides all the protein you’d need while the greens add freshness, color, and texture. I made this soup tonight with shiitake dashi, the shiitakes that I re-hydrated, and some white mushrooms (for bulk). It was so delicious and enjoyably easy. ‘– Lilly 6. Vegetarian Japanese Curry Stuffed with a delicious mix of tofu, cabbage, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms, these vegetable gyoza are incredibly fresh and juicy. It’s one of those treats you can’t stop eating! Best of all, you can make a large batch and freeze for later enjoyment. Whether you’re vegetarian or vegan, or just looking to adopt more plant-based eating, Japanese cooking could be your next choice that caters to a meat-free food lifestyle. There are plenty of vegetables and ingredients such as tofu, mushrooms, and seaweed in the cuisine that will awake your taste buds. The food is so flavorful and easily adaptable without sacrificing great taste.

I made this ramen last week, and it tasted so good! I couldn’t believe how delicious it could be! I made it for seven people, and everyone loved it! I even made the ramen eggs. I’m not a vegetarian so I was definitely skeptical at first, but once I made it I knew it was a winner. It reminds me of Tonkotsu ramen flavour.’– H 2. Creamy Miso Pasta with Tofu & Asparagus

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Here, we’ve put together a guide specifically written for anyone who wishes to expand their repertoire in Japanese vegetarian and vegan cooking. You’ll find a scrumptious collection of our fan-favorites, which includes vegetarian ramen, vegan poke bowl, vegetable gyoza, vegetarian curry, and more! More Vegetarian & Vegan Adaptable Recipes You’ll Like: For those who like to follow a template, you can even create easy-to-follow dinner themes for your vegetarian and vegan cooking. With each recipe, there is always room for interpretation so they’ll never become monotonous. Here are just some examples: From ramen to gyoza to flavorful curry, you’ll find a collection of our most favorite Japanese vegetarian recipes that everyone will love. They are vegan adaptable too. Bookmark the recipes and get ready to satisfy your cravings for all things delicious! Soup & Salad Saturday or Sandwich Saturday –Kabocha miso soup or Tofu Salad with Sesame Ponzu Dressing

Since Just One Cookbook is a Japanese recipe blog, the word ‘umami’ is almost the default term we use to describe everything that is full of savory deliciousness or the so-called fifth taste. The natural umami found in meat and seafood is satiating. It makes you crave for the food. That’s why we often hear people say ‘I’m so hungry that I can easily chow down a giant hamburger’.For a light and easy lunch, you’ll love this Soba Noodle Salad with Honey Soy Dressing! To bulk things up, feel free to toss in some fresh greens, cucumber, kimchi, or a side of boiled egg. Balance has always been the anchor of Japanese cuisine, and this should also be the guiding light for anyone who follows a vegetarian or vegan diet.