Plant-Based Matters

Vegan Kinpira Carrot is a variation of Japanese dish called kinpira gobo (sautéed burdock root). What’s Kinpira? Kinpira is a type of Japanese family style dish. It’s lightly sauteed root veggies such as: Burdock root Carrot Lotus root The most common kinpira dish would be read more

Vegan Peanut Sesame Noodles is my take on America’s favorite Asian inspired noodle dish. It’s very easy to make using all accessible ingredients. Inspiration for Vegan Peanut Sesame Noodles Peanut sesame noodles are, my personal (biased) opinion, America’s most loved “Asian flavored “dish. It’s a read more

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Pasta is a hearty pasta dish. Oven-roasted cauliflower makes this recipe so delightful! Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Pasta I have been making this vegan roasted cauliflower pasta on a regular basis. It’s one of my go-to meals that I can whip up without read more

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