The Chinese Vegan Kitchen (47 page)

Napa Cabbage & Bean Sprout Salad, 59

Soybean Sprout, Bell Pepper, Cucumber & Cabbage Salad, 64

Tibetan Potato-Cabbage Momos, 10–11

See also
Chinese cabbage

nira (Chinese chives), xx–xxi

noodle dishes, 89–104

northern cuisines, xvi

Northern-Style Chinese Stir-Fried Potatoes, 168

Northern-Style Fresh Noodle Soup, Tofu & Pickled Vegetables, 47–48

Nuggets, Baked Tofu, 1, 19

Nuggets (Sesame-Orange-Glazed Tofu), Broccoli & Red Bell Pepper, 110–11

nutritional numbers, xxix

obedience plant (arrowroot), xix, 40–41

“old lady’s potatoes” (Yunnan-Style Mashed Potatoes), 168–69

Oriental black mushroom, xix–xx

Oriental (Chinese) celery, xx

Oriental eggplant.
See
Chinese eggplant

Oriental garlic chives (Chinese chives), xx–xxi

osmanthus plant, xxii

oyster mushroom (oyster cap), xxv

paddy-straw mushrooms, xxvii

pak choi (bok choy), xx, 152

pancakes, 15, 16, 17, 142

pandan leaf (pandanus leaf), xxv

Pantry Lo Mein, 98–99

peanuts, xv

pearl rice.
See
glutinous rice

peas

Green Tea Fried Rice with Peas, 82

Rice Congee with Shiitake Mushrooms & Peas, 41

Rice & Peas with Soy-Ginger Sauce, 85

Stir-Fried Fuzzy Melon with Mushrooms & Peas, 166

See also
snow peas; sugar snap peas

Peking cabbage.
See
bok choy; Chinese cabbage

Peking cuisine, xvi

persimmon, xxv

Persimmon, Pomegranate, Loquat & Apple Salad, 61

Persimmon Cakes, 184–85

Pickled Chilies, 3

Pickled Chinese Long Beans, 18

Pickled Daikon Radish, 1, 6

pickled vegetables, 47–48, 96, 103

pineapple, 81, 119, 134

pineapple rice (boluo fan), 81

pitaya, pitahaya (dragon fruit), xxii

plant-based eating, xv

See also
Chinese vegan kitchen

pleurotte (oyster mushrooms), xxv

plum sauce (duck sauce), xxv

Poached Tofu, Spicy Kumquat Sauce, 107

pomegranate, xxv

Portobello Mushroom Burgers (Sichuan-Grilled), Spicy Hoisin Sauce, 139–40

potatoes

Chinese Potato Salad, 51, 58

Curried Seitan, Potatoes & Onions, 134–35

Hunan-Style Sesame New Potatoes, Cumin & Chili Sauce, 166–67

Hunan-Style Tomato, Potato & Cauliflower Soup, Chili Peppers, 37

Northern-Style Chinese Stir-Fried Potatoes, 168

Tibetan Potato-Cabbage Momos, 10–11

Yunnan-Style Mashed Potatoes (“old lady’s potatoes”), 168–69

Pot Sticker & Fresh Mustard Greens Salad, Hoisin-Lemon Vinaigrette, 66–67

Pot Stickers, Cabbage & Shiitake Mushrooms, 8–9

pudding, 178, 185, 186

pulut.
See
glutinous rice

pumpkin, 167, 185, 186

Quick Chao Fen, Scallions & Peanuts, 92

Quick Spicy Hoisin Sauce, 140

Quick Tofu & Mixed Vegetables in a White Sauce, 129–30

rampe leaf (pandan leaf), xxv

Raw Beet & Scallion Salad, 54–55

red beans, xix, 40–41, 150, 176–77

See also
adzuki beans

red dates, xxv

Red Dates, Longan & Ginkgo Nuts, Snow Fungus Soup, 189

Red Lentil & Tofu Curry, 118

red oil (Chinese hot oil), xxi

red vinegar, xxvi

regional cuisines, xvi–xviii

rice cakes, 20, 86, 186–88

Rice Congee, Shiitake Mushrooms & Peas, 41

rice dishes, xv, 73–87

rice noodles, xxv, 89

Changsha-Style Fresh Rice Noodle Soup, 44–45

Cold Rice Noodles, Napa Cabbage in Sesame-Peanut Sauce, 69

Hunan-Style Green Beans & Tofu Skins, Rice Noodles, 101–2

Rice Noodles, Chinese Broccoli & Shiitake Mushrooms, 89, 104

Rice Noodles, Tofu & Hot Bean Sauce, 101

Sesame-Crusted Tofu, Spicy Pineapple Rice Noodles, 119

rice paper wrapper, xxv, xxvii

Rice & Peas, Soy-Ginger Sauce, 85

rice tofu, xxiv, 106

rice vinegar (rice wine vinegar), xxv–xxvi

rice wine (yellow wine), xxvi

Roasted Carrots, Sesame & Ginger, 155

Roasted Five-Spice Peanuts, 1, 18

Roasted Sesame Asparagus, 148

Roasted Sesame Green Beans, 160

Saffron-Scented Coconut Rice Cakes, Sesame Seeds, 20

salads, 51–72

salted black beans (fermented black beans), xxii, 80–81, 170

sauces

Basic Chinese Brown Sauce, 149

Basic Chinese White Sauce, 130

Fresh Chili Garlic Sauce, 14–15

Fresh Peanut Sauce, 120

Garlic-Black Bean Sauce, 143

Hoisin Sauce, 116

Quick Spicy Hoisin Sauce, 140

Spicy Kumquat Sauce, 107

Spicy Peanut Sauce, 94

Sweet-and-Sour Sauce, 124

Savory Eight-Treasure Rice Cake, 86–87

Scallion Pancakes, 16

screwpine leaf (pandan leaf), xxv

sea tangle, seaweed tangle (kelp), xxiii, 33, 62

Seaweed Salad (Hunan), Red Peppers, Cilantro & Garlic, 62

seitan dishes, xv, xxvi, 105–6, 130–35

Seitan & Vegetable Lettuce Wraps, 132

Sesame Balls Filled, Red Bean Paste, 188–89

Sesame Broccoli-Stem & Scallion Salad, 56

Sesame-Crusted Tofu, Spicy Pineapple Rice Noodles, 119

Sesame-Orange-Glazed Tofu Nuggets, Broccoli & Red Bell Pepper, 110–11

Sesame Seitan, Snow Peas in Apricot Sauce, 135

Shandong-style dishes, xvi

Chilled Asparagus, Mizuna & Red Leaf Lettuce Salad, 51, 54

Preserved Apple Rings, 3

Shanghai bok choy (baby bok choy), xx, 147, 150–51

Shanghai-style dishes, xi, xvi, xvii

Lo Mein, Fried Tofu & Hot Bean Sauce, 100

Mi Dou Fu, Black Bean Sauce & Scallions, 141–42

Noodles, Green Onion Sauce, 93

Stir-Fried Zucchini, Shiitakes & Tomato, 170–71

Sugar Snap Peas, 169

Sherry-Ginger Dipping Sauce, 128

shiitake mushrooms, xix–xx

Asparagus & Mushrooms, Black Bean Sauce, 148–49

Baked Tofu Skin Rolls, Shiitake Mushrooms & Seitan, 25–26

Bamboo Shoots, Mushrooms, 147

Butter Lettuce Cups, Tofu & Shiitake Mushrooms, 14

Cauliflower, Water Chestnuts & Shiitake Mushrooms, 156

Celtuce & Mushroom Stir-Fry, 151

Chinese Cabbage & Fresh Corn Soup, Shiitake Mushrooms, 36–37

Chinese Cabbage Rice, Tofu & Shiitake Mushrooms, 78–79

Golden Pepper & Mushroom Lo Mein, 98–99

Mixed Mushroom Stir-Fry, Tofu, Green Apple & Jasmine Tea Leaves, 111

Mushroom-Smothered Tofu, 117

Pot Stickers, Cabbage & Shiitake Mushrooms, 8–9

Rice Congee, Shiitake Mushrooms & Peas, 41

Rice Noodles, Chinese Broccoli & Shiitake Mushrooms, 89, 104

Spinach & Mushroom Lo Mein, 98–99

Spinach-Stuffed Tofu in Shiitake Mushroom Sauce, 121

Stir-Fried Bok Choy & Shiitake Mushrooms, 152

Stir-Fried Shiitake Mushrooms, Shallots in Garlic Sauce, 165

Stir-Fried Zucchini, Shiitakes & Tomato, Shanghai-Style, 170–71

Winter Melon Soup, Shiitake Mushrooms, Green Beans & Kelp, 33

See also
black mushrooms

shimeji (oyster mushrooms), xxv

short-grain brown rice, 66, 73

Shredded Cabbage, Apple & Raisin Salad, 56

Sichuan peppercorn, xxvi

Sichuan-style dishes, xvi, xvii–xviii

Cold Udon Noodles, Pickled Vegetables, 103

“Dan Dan” Noodles, Pickled Vegetables & Peanuts, 96

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers, Spicy Hoisin Sauce, 139–40

Hot-and-Sour Cellophane Noodles, 94–95

Kung Pao Tofu, Dried Chilies, 114

Lo Mein, Sesame & Garlic, 100–101

Mapo Seitan, 132–33

Marinated Green Bell Peppers, 1, 19

Microwaved Sichuan Green Beans, 160

Pepper Tofu-Mushroom Patties, 118–19

Stir-Fried Water Chestnuts in Sichuan Sauce, 23

side dishes, vegetable, 145–71

side & first course salads, 53–64

SierraHome, xxix

silk dolls (Si Wa Wa), xxv, 24

Silk Road Eggplant & Tofu Pita Pockets, 136

silk squash (Chinese okra), xxi, 165

silver ear (wood ear mushroom), xxviii, 13, 166

silver fungus, silver ear (snow fungus), xxvi, 189

sing gua (Chinese okra), xxi, 165

Si Wa Wa (silk dolls), xxv, 24

Skin Rolls (Baked Tofu), Shiitake Mushrooms & Seitan, 25–26

“Smacked” Cucumbers, Hunan-Style, 1, 10

snacks & appetizers, 1–28

snake bean (Chinese long bean), xxi, 18, 145, 163

snow fungus (snow ear), xxvi

Snow Fungus Soup, Red Dates, Longan & Ginkgo Nuts, 189

snow peas, xxvi, 66, 135, 162

snow puff (golden needle mushrooms), xxiii

soi, soja (soybean), xxvi

soups, 29–49

southern cuisines, xvi–xvii

See also
Cantonese-style dishes; Hainan-style dishes

soybean (soya bean, soy pea), xxvi

soybean curd.
See
tofu dishes

soybean paste, chili (hot bean sauce/paste), xxiii

soybean paste/sauce, xxvi–xxvii

soybeans (soya beans, soy peas, soja, soi), xxvi

Eggplant Rice, Soybeans, 79

Fried Short-Grain Brown Rice, Walnuts & Fresh Soybeans, 84

Green Soybean & Carrot Salad, Rice Vinegar Dressing, 61

Green Tea Soy Ice Cream, Sweet Red Bean Paste, 182–83

Soy-Ginger Sauce, 85

Soybean Sprout, Bell Pepper, Cucumber & Cabbage Salad, 64

soy sauce (soya sauce), xxvii

Spice Mix, Xinjiang, 136–37

Spicy Corn, Hoisin & Cilantro, 157

Spicy Hoisin-Glazed Green Beans, 159

Spicy Hunan Hot Pot, 29, 46

Spicy Hunan-Style Tofu, Chilies & Cumin, 112–13

Spicy Kumquat Sauce, 107

Spicy Peanut Sauce, 94

Spicy Shredded Carrot & Garlic Sprout Salad, 57

spinach

Spinach & Mushroom Lo Mein, 98–99

Spinach-Stuffed Tofu in Shiitake Mushroom Sauce, 121

Spinach Wonton Soup, 38–39

Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic, 163

See also
Chinese spinach

“Spirit of God” (Winter), xiii

spirituality in China, xi–xii

Spring Rolls (Vegetable), 20–23

spring roll skin/wrapper (rice paper wrapper), xxv, xxvii

star anise, xxvii, 36, 138

steam boats.
See
hot pots

Steamed Broccoli, Brown Sauce, 149

Steamed Buns, Cabbage, Shallots & Ginger, 4–5

Steamed Green Tea Rice, 76–77

Steamed Peaches in Syrup, 184

Steamed Rice, Bean Sprouts & Scallions, 78

Steamed Sesame Long-Grain Rice, 76–77

Steamed Silken Tofu, Scallions, 122–23

stem lettuce (celtuce), xx, 145, 151

Stew, Buddha’s Delight Vegetable, 42–43

Stew, Country-Style Vegetable, Tofu Puffs, 43

sticky rice, xxiii, 73, 83, 176, 186

sticky rice flour (glutinous rice flour), xxiii

stir-fry dishes, xvi, xvii

Baby Bok Choy, Garlic & Ginger, 150–51

Bok Choy & Shiitake Mushrooms, 152

Celtuce & Mushroom, 151

Chestnuts & Chinese Cabbage, 155

Chinese Okra, Chilies & Ginger, 165

Five-Spice Tofu, Chinese Flowering Chives, 109

Five-Spice Vegetable, Almonds, 138–39

Flowering Chinese Chives, 156–57

Fuzzy Melon, Mushrooms & Peas, 166

Hunan-Style Daikon Radish, 158

Lettuce, 162

Mixed Mushroom, Tofu, Green Apple & Jasmine Tea Leaves, 111

Northern-Style Chinese Potatoes, 168

Shiitake Mushrooms, Shallots in Garlic Sauce, 165

Spinach, Garlic, 163

Tofu & Mixed Vegetable, 128–29

Udon Noodles, Broccoli, 102–3

Water Chestnuts in Sichuan Sauce, 23

Yellow Corn, Pine Nuts, 157

Zucchini, Shiitakes & Tomato, Shanghai-Style, 170–71

strawberry pear (dragon fruit), xxii

straw mushroom, xxvii

Stuffed Acorn Squash, Tofu & Cabbage, 108

Stuffed Apples, Sticky Rice & Dried Fruits, 176

Sugar Snap Peas, Shanghai-Style, 169

summer oyster mushrooms, xxv

sushi rice (glutinous rice), xxiii, 73

Sweet-and-Sour Pineapple Seitan, Bell Peppers, 134

Sweet-and-Sour Pumpkin, Hunan-Style Braised, 167

Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage Borscht, Harbin-Style, 38

Sweet-and-Sour Sauce, 124

Sweet-and-Sour Tofu Balls, 124

sweet olive (dried osmanthus flower), xxii

sweet potatoes, 34, 44, 123, 161

Sweet Red Bean Paste, 182–83

sweet rice (glutinous rice), xxiii, 73

sweet rice flour (glutinous rice flour), xxiii

Sweet Rice Sesame-Peanut Dumplings, Coconut, 175

sweets & desserts, 86, 173–90

Sweet Walnuts, Chinese, 27

Szechuan peppercorn (Sichuan peppercorn), xxvi

Taiwanese Pickled Cucumber & Carrot Salad, 57

Taiwanese-Style Five-Spice Tofu & Vegetable Spring Rolls, Baked, 20–21

takenoko (bamboo shoots), xix, 29, 34–35, 147

tapioca (cassava, yucca), xxvii

taro, xxvii, 170

Taro-Tapioca Soup, 190

Tea-Marinated Lemon Tofu over Rice, 126

tea olive (dried osmanthus flower), xxii

thick soy sauce, xxvii

Tianjin, xvi

Tibetan-style dishes

Chickpea Salad, 58–59

Curried Rice, Golden Raisins, Ginger & Cilantro, 80

Lentil Soup, 29, 46–47

Potato-Cabbage Momos, 10–11

Vegetable Soup, 40

“tiger salad” (Cilantro & Hot Pepper), 7

toasted sesame oil (dark sesame oil), xxviii

tofu bamboo (bean curd stick), xix

tofu dishes, xv, xxviii, 65, 105, 106, 107–30

Tofu & Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry, 128–29

Tofu & Noodle Salad, Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges & Cashews, 68

tofu skin (bean curd sheet), xix

tomatoes, 112

Braised Dry Tofu, Cabbage & Tomatoes, 112

Cilantro-Tomato Dipping Sauce, 11

Hong Kong-Style Tomato Fried Rice, 84–85