Plant-Based Matters

Vegan Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) are the most humble, inexpensive, simple, and delicious handheld Japanese food. It’s easy to make and a great option for lunch, snack, picnic food, potluck or a as meal by itself! Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) Onigiri is an iconic triangle read more

Vegan Garlic Sesame Wakame is a sauteed Japanese seaweed that cooks in no time! It’s a great side dish with a bowl of rice. Vegan Garlic Sesame Wakame This recipe is inspired by my mom’s food that I grew up eating. Pan-frying seaweed may sound read more

Japanese Spicy Pickled Cucumber is a perfect match with a bowl of Japanese rice. It’s very easy to make to the point that you would want to make it over and over! Japanese Pickles There are many types of Japanese pickles. Although, many traditional Japanese read more

Vegan Cilantro Mint Pesto is a Southeast Asian inspired green sauce that’s vibrant and refreshing. It’s easy to make and you can use it in many different ways! What’s Vegan Cilantro Mint Pesto Vegan Cilantro Mint Pesto is my interpretation of pesto style sauce inspired read more

Vegan Spaghetti Puttanesca is an easy, effortless, but delicious recipe of a vegan version of the Italian classic pasta, Spaghetti alla Puttanesca, without anchovy. Spaghetti Puttanesca First of all, I’m not Italian so I can’t speak a lot about what the authentic Puttanesca sauce is. read more

Vegan Dumpling Miso Soup is an easy-to-make Japanese comfort food that makes your body and soul warm and cozy! It’s a perfect soup for autumn and winter. About Vegan Dumpling Miso Soup Vegan dumpling miso soup is a home-style Japanese miso soup made with dumplings read more

Japanese-style meals can’t be complete without a bowl of rice. Rice is a staple in Japanese cooking and eaten at every meal. In this post, you’ll find some of my recommendations and how to eat rice. Rice: The Heart of Japanese Food Culture What type read more

Vegan Creamy Kimchi Pasta is one of favorite comfort dishes of all time. This Korean inspired creamy, spicy, slightly tangy, and satisfying pasta is perfect for a quick lunch and dinner. Vegan Creamy Kimchi Pasta = Ultimate Comfort Food Do you love Asian fusion pasta? read more

If you enjoy Japanese style cold tofu, hiyayakko, try this Vegan Cilantro Lime Cold Tofu! It’s a traditional Japanese cold tofu dish with a touch of Southeast Asian flavor twist. Cold Tofu (Hiyayakko) Hiyayakko (the Japanese word for “cold tofu”) is one of a popular read more

Vegan Butter Shoyu Maitake is a Japanese style, quick-fix maitake mushroom recipe! The combination of soy sauce and “butter” enhances the umami flavor of maitake mushrooms. Vegan “Butter” Shoyu Maitake Mushrooms When it comes to typical Japanese cooking, you would think of soy sauce as read more