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Kenchin Jiru

Like all Shojin Ryori (Buddhist temple cuisine) dishes, this tofu and vegetable soup is vegan. Kenchin jiru is a really hearty, comforting winter soup.

Piri Kara Soba

Japanese cuisine tends to be mild on the whole, but this noodle soup, piri kara soba, has a real kick to it.

Oden

Oden, a hearty Japanese winter stew, has a little bit of everything—fried tofu, eggs, fish cake, and boiled potatoes.

Tonyu Nabe (Soy Milk Hot Pot)

The broth base for tonyu nabe, as the name suggests, is soy milk, along with dashi and miso paste.

Stir-Fried String Beans With Tofu

Other types of plant-based protein, such as tempeh or seitan, can be used in this green bean stir-fry.

Mabo Don

This Japanese version of mabodofu is cooked with tofu and ground pork, and is significantly less spicy than the Sichuan version.

Vegan Mapo Tofu

Vegan mapo tofu is possible because its essential ingredients are the fermented black beans, chili bean paste, Sichuan peppercorns, and ground red chiles.

Mitarashi Dango (Rice Balls in Syrup)

A springtime favorite in Japan, these tender rice dumplings are grilled and coated in a sweet soy glaze.

How to Make a Better Tofu Scramble

A vegan cookbook author tells us how to make tofu scramble so it’s better-tasting, every time. Learn five essential tips for better tofu scramble.

Mapo Tofu

Mapo tofu, with its fragrant sauce of chiles, fermented black beans, ground pork, and Sichuan peppercorns, is a classic example of Sichuan’s famed ma la flavor.

Vegan Beer-Cheese Sauce

This dairy-free cheese sauce recipe yields more sauce than you need for two vegan cheesesteaks, but it keeps well in the refrigerator for five days.

Shamey Momos (Vegetable Momos)

A blend of tofu, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms make for light and delicious dumplings.

Miso Soup

Savory, warming miso soup is a Japanese mainstay, commonly enjoyed for breakfast alongside rice, eggs, fish, and pickles.

Vegetarian Pad Thai

This vegetarian pad Thai gets its tangy-sweet flavor and flush of heat from a sauce made with tamarind pulp, soy sauce, brown sugar, and Sriracha.

Miso–Butternut Squash Soup

This simple butternut squash soup packs a lot of flavor thanks to miso and ginger in the base, plus punchy finishers like lemon juice, cilantro, and chili crisp.

Make This Braising Liquid Once, Reuse It Forever

Flavor-potting sets you up for success with a flavorful braising broth that you can cook with again and again.

Chaozhou Flavor-Potted Tofu

Braise tofu in an aromatic and spice-filled broth that’s used not just once but over and over again.

Sayur Lodeh (Vegetable Soup With Pressed Rice Cakes)

This delicious vegetable soup, called sayur lodeh in Indonesian, is popular in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Dooboo Jorim (Braised Tofu)

Sear and braise tofu with onions, carrots, and mushrooms, then pour a simple, spicy soy-sauce based dressing onto it for a dinner that practically makes itself.
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