Bibimbap is probably one of the most popular Korean dishes! It’s a big bowl with rice, various veggies, protein, and sauce. Our vegan Bibimbap has a unique blend of rice, original but tasty and easy-to-make toppings with the Korean flavors that you are familiar with. read more
Soups are very comforting! When we’re sick, we crave soup. When it’s cold whether, we crave soup. When we feel down, we crave soup. Soups are the cure for everything! Our take on a popular Italian soup, Minestrone, is basic yet it’s flavorful. It’s clean, read more
Are you looking for a new way of cooking soba noodles? This Soba Noodles with Umeboshi Paste & Matcha is very unique creation that will elevate your palette. It’s subtle but sophisticated and somewhat luxurious. It’s vegan (always), gluten-free (make sure to choose 100% buckwheat read more
Tofu gets a little fancy looking with very simple ingredients with easy steps! This Pan-Fried Tofu with Sweet & Savory Sauce is a perfect dish to serve for any special occasion (or not) to satisfy both your palette and eyes! Tofu. Fancy or Not? Tofu read more
Are you a fan of edamame? It’s typically served boiled and flavored with salt only. If you’re looking for a new way of savoring edamame, this Korean Style Stir-Fry Edamame is perfect for you! It’s garlicky, spicy from Korean red chili flakes, and nutty from read more
This is our take on the classic Fettuccine Alfredo! What makes it a little more special is the Grilled “Chicken” is made with tofu. The sauce is creamy, the tofu is charred and seasoned with aromatic blend of herbs. It’s super comforting, satisfying, and creamy! read more
We all love vegan sushi, right? The combination of flavors is outstanding especially when combined with wasabi and soy sauce. The only problem is the hassle of making it! Well, we have you in mind with this no roll sushi bowl with spicy “tuna.” It read more
If you are looking for a pasta that is healthy but still creamy, try this one! Spaghetti with Creamy Green Pea Sauce is made with brown rice spaghetti and green peas! It’s vegan, nut-free and gluten-free that also cooks in no time! Brown Rice Spaghetti read more
If you are looking for a different take on your usual roasted cauliflower, try this dish! This Roasted Cauliflower with Matcha Salt has a Japanese flavor twist. Why Cauliflower? Matcha salt is typically a condiment for tempra. But we figured we could use it for read more
If you are looking for a different Japanese condiment, this one is perfect for you! Matcha Salt it is! It is vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, super easy to make and it sure is different. What is Matcha Salt? Matcha Salt [抹茶塩] is literally a read more
Hi! We're Akiko and Peter. Welcome to Plant-Based Matters! We create unique and tasty vegan recipes with minimal aesthetics. From Japanese and everything else in between.
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