My shopping list has changed a bit since I became vegan. I find I buy lots more nuts, seeds, and tofu, and they all get eaten and replaced quicker. But there are 2 items that I had never heard of before that now feature prominently in my store cupboard. They are nutritional yeast and blackContinue reading “2 magic ingredients for a Vegan Cook”
Category Archives: Vegan Recipe
Indonesian Vegetable Salads
There are many versions of Indonesian vegetable salads. They are usually vegetarian, mostly vegan, and all have a mixture of veggies, salad, proteins and carbs, served with a peanut sauce. They are often served with Indonesian crackers on the side. The sauce can either be stirred through the vegetables or served on the side. InContinue reading “Indonesian Vegetable Salads”
Tofu. It’s nice, try it!
Ahh dreaded tofu… butt of so many jokes aimed at vegetarian food as bland, bad and boring. So how to cook this soy based protien to make it tasty? Cooking tofu is actually very easy and quick, but there are a few tricks that will make it tastier as tofu naturally doesn’t have much flavour.Continue reading “Tofu. It’s nice, try it!”
Classic Nut Roast
Nut roast is another dish that is often treated with derision by non-vegetarians, but it is really tasty and nutritious. This dish is great to make on the weekend when you have time to put the oven on, but is not complicated to make. A classic nut roast is great served with the rich veganContinue reading “Classic Nut Roast”
My 2 Favourite Everyday Dal’s
Dal is one of my favourite dishes, no Indian meal is quite right without it (and I eat a lot of curry!). It’s a great way to get more plant-based protein in your diet, and a super delicious comfort food as well. These dal’s are prepared in two steps. Step 1 is to prepare theContinue reading “My 2 Favourite Everyday Dal’s”
3 simple ideas for tempeh
This Indonesian staple food is trendy everywhere these days. It has a chunkier texture than its cousin tofu, and so works more naturally as a meat alternative. Tempeh is made from fermented soy beans packed into a cake. The key to tasty tempeh is marinade, as it can be quite insipid and bland served plain.Continue reading “3 simple ideas for tempeh”
Vegan Gravy
This one needs a bit of sauce making skill, but results in a beautifully rich gravy. Fry a tablespoon of vegan margarine until bubbling Add a tablespoon of plain flour, mix thoroughly and fry a little Very slowly add a little water at a time mixing thoroughly so that the mixture stays smooth and doesn’tContinue reading “Vegan Gravy”
Easy Tofu and Rice Bake
Ordered Indian take-away and got heaps of rice left over? Don’t throw it away, make a tasty vegetarian bake as a great substitute to a roast. The tofu and rice are both great alternative sources of protein for a meat free diet. This one isn’t carb-free but it’s a great way to use left over rice. It’sContinue reading “Easy Tofu and Rice Bake”
Savoury Puy Lentil Stew
This basic lentil stew can be varied in so many ways, based on what you have in the fridge / cupboard. You can serve it as it is with salad or veggies, or use it as a substitute for mince for a meat-free shepard’s pie or lasagne. The base is puy (or black, or French)Continue reading “Savoury Puy Lentil Stew”
Letter from Jakarta. 