Asian Noodles
Use crunchy peanut butter to create a delicious, good-for-you meal in a hurry. Chopped green onions or chives, optional Sesame seeds, optional * Heat all ingredients in a frying pan except for the noodles until they melt together. * Stir into the ... [... more]
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Asian Cucumber and Sesame Salad
This easy-to-make salad is great when served alone or with chilled soba noodles. * Cut the cucumber lengthwise into 1/4-inch pieces, cut each piece in half, then cut the halves lengthwise into thin strips. Place them into a bowl and set aside. * ... [... more]
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Asparagus With Asian Vinaigrette
The asparagus is gently seasoned with classic Asian spices. This dish is great when served alone or with rice noodles. * In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mustard, sesame oil, vinegar, and chives to form a vinaigrette. * Steam the ... [... more]
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Baked Five-Spice-Seasoned Tofu
Make this tofu up to a week in advance and use it in stir-fry, salads, sandwiches, and more. * Wrap the block of tofu in a clean, lint-free towel and place in a colander in the sink. Put a plate and a heavy can or other weight on top of the ... [... more]
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Dragonfly's Fried Rice
Serve this tasty fried rice with fried tofu or stir-fried veggies. * Heat the sesame oil in a skillet and sauté the raw rice until it is lightly toasted then cook the rice in any way that you'd like. * In a separate pan, sauté the onion in [... more]
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Ginger-Lemongrass Miso Soup
Lemongrass, an essential ingredient in Thai cooking, adds a wonderful, refreshing flavor to soup, especially when combined with miso and ginger. Serve this delicious and revitalizing soup with a salad and simply cooked grains. 1 cup thinly sliced ... [... more]
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Hot and Sour Tofu Soup
This spicy, guilt-free dish will warm your stomach. Knowing it's meat-free will warm your heart. * Add all other ingredients except scallions. Add peanuts if desired. Reheat to boiling and then immediately lower the heat to a simmer. Simmer for ... [... more]
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Hot-and-Sour Soup
If you like more heat, double the amount of white pepper in this delicious soup. 4 cups faux-chicken broth (try Osem or Telma brands, available from the Kosher section of grocery stores) 4 vegetarian-ham deli slices, cut into matchstick-size ... [... more]
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Kung Pao Tofu
Variations: Countless variations are possible. Tempeh or ulu (breadfruit) may be used instead of tofu. Different marinades and sauces may be used for the tofu. The rice may be replaced with other grains or even beans. Different vegetables of your ... [... more]
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Lettuce Wraps
It's OK to eat these with your hands! Pile the filling into crisp iceberg or butter lettuce leaves, then ladle on the spicy sauce for a fun meal. 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 6 oz. vegetarian burger crumbles (try ... [... more]
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Mu Shu 'Pork'
This mildly sweet "pork" is much better than the original version. 12 oz. package faux ham or Canadian bacon deli slices, cut into matchstick-sized pieces (try Yves brand-www.yves.com) 8 green onions (white and light-green parts only), cut into [... more]
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Miso- and Citrus-Glazed Japanese Eggplant
Orange juice, miso, mirin, and lime juice are perfectly balanced to create a delicious marinade that does not overpower the subtle flavor of the eggplant in this delectable dish. * Heat a medium saucepan to medium-high and add all the ingredients ... [... more]
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