Bánh Hỏi Thịt Nướng Chay is a veganized dish of my childhood; vegan bánh hỏi is made with rice vermicelli bundles (held together with starch), topped with a green onion oil, and served with a dipping sauce and a savoury grilled marinated meat, which I’ve replaced with marinated soy curls! We are well underway to […]
Vietnamese
Vegan Boba Milk Tea
This simple vegan boba milk tea is based on the sweet, milky tea I had when I lived in Vietnam for a few months back in 2009! So creamy, lightly sweet and full of delicious boba! This summer seems the be the summer of nostalgia for me and veganizing some Asian classics (like fire noodles, […]
Bánh Bột Lọc Tran Chay – Vegan Vietnamese Clear Dumplings
Bánh Bột Lọc Tran Chay is the veganized version of the traditionally chewy tapioca dumplings that originate from Central Vietnam, where my dad’s side is from. I remember one of the first times I went to Vietnam, I was hit with a wave of culture shock when I visited my dad’s side of the family […]
Vegan Vietnamese Egg Meatloaf – Chả Trứng Chay
This was a highly requested recipe that was calling my name: Vegan Vietnamese Egg Meatloaf – Chả Trứng Chay (no egg!) It’s perfectly savoury, filling, easy to meal-prep and perfect for easy lunches especially on hot summer days! I’ve been on the train of veganizing foods from my culture it seems, and a lot of […]
Vegan Vietnamese Grilled “Chicken” Vermicelli Bowl – Bún Thịt Nướng Chay
This recipe for vegan thit nuong is a quick and easy one that is made with soy curls, one of my favourite chicken substitutes around! You can try this marinade with seitan, tofu, or even premade vegan chicken slices! My mom would make bowls like this whenever it was hot and especially after a big […]
Vegan Vietnamese Spring Rolls
These Vegan Vietnamese spring rolls are the plant-based version of a family party classic! People have been asking me to make spring rolls for the longest time, and I think I’ve been reluctant to make intricate dishes like these because of my eczema. Lately (especially because it’s summer), I’ve been learning to better manage my […]
