Tag Archives: vegetarian

Bi Chay – Vietnamese Potato and Jicama Salad in Roasted Rice Powder

Posted on June 8, 2010 by

I really like vegetarian food.  I’m a big proponent of “Meatless Mondays” being any day of the week, and my husband and I often scout out popular vegetarian restaurants during vacations for a cleansing break during a week of splurge.  … Continue reading →

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Crispy Panko-Crusted Tofu with Curry Sauce

Posted on February 28, 2010 by

Yesterday was a little crazy – after waking up to the sounds of airplane sirens and our neighbors knocking on the door to let us know there may be a potential tsunami coming our way, we packed up what we … Continue reading →

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Xoi Vo – Vietnamese Sticky Rice with Mung Beans

Posted on October 22, 2009 by

Xoi vo (pronunciation: soy vah) basically means sticky rice that’s been rolled through your hands.  It’s Vietnamese comfort food to me, of the simplest form.  There’s tons of different ways to make xoi (sticky rice).  You can add yellow or … Continue reading →

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Silken Tofu Appetizer

Posted on May 1, 2009 by

You’ll usually see some kind of “cold tofu” appetizer at your local sushi restaurant, and this is sort of like that, but with some jalapenos thrown in for a little kick.  This dish is super-easy, clean-tasting, and flavored with fresh, … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Vegetarian Curry

Posted on January 11, 2009 by

Vietnamese vegetarian food is so good – Buddhist temples, for example, definitely have the best of it, in my opinion.  You can always look forward to some kind of salad of tender bamboo shoots or lotus root; pressed, marinated tofu … Continue reading →

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