81 Vegan Asian Recipes | Vegan Richa https://www.veganricha.com/category/asian/ Flavorful Vegan and Indian Recipes Food Blog Mon, 20 May 2024 17:27:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Mongolian Chickpeas (one pot, gluten-free, nut-free) https://www.veganricha.com/mongolian-chickpeas/ https://www.veganricha.com/mongolian-chickpeas/#comments Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:45:00 +0000 https://www.veganricha.com/?p=57289 Sticky-sweet-spicy Mongolian chickpeas is a one-pot meal that’s super versatile. Try this sauce with different plant-based proteins and dish it up over rice or quinoa. It makes great lettuce wraps, too!

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Sticky-sweet-spicy Mongolian chickpeas is a one-pot meal that’s super versatile. Try this delicious sauce with different plant-based proteins and dish it up over rice or quinoa. It makes great lettuce wraps, too!

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This is a super quick, one-pot meal with that same, delicious Mongolian sauce that is often used to make Mongolian beef or chicken. Here, I’ve made a vegan version using chickpeas.

This sauce is often paired with crisp battered chicken in Chinese and Asian restaurants. It’s of Chinese-American origin and is popular for its sticky sweet spicy ginger pepper flakes flavor profile.

close-up of Mongolian chickpeas in the pan after cooking and adding sesame seeds

You can use addictive Mongolian sauce in so many ways! If Mongolian chickpeas aren’t for you, feel free to change it up to your vegan protein of choice. The sweet sauce goes amazingly well with literally anything. You can make this with crispy tofu, soy curls, seitan, or vegan chicken, if you prefer.

It’s just a fabulous sauce to use everywhere you like!

bowl of Mongolian chickpeas

Why You’ll Love Mongolian Chickpeas

  • quick and easy one-pot meal ready in a half hour
  • addictive sweet-sticky-spicy sauce
  • versatile! Use your plant-based protein of choice like crispy tofu, vegan chicken, or seitan.
  • naturally nut-free and gluten-free
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General Tso’s Tofu (one-pot, nut-free) https://www.veganricha.com/general-tsos-tofu/ https://www.veganricha.com/general-tsos-tofu/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:56:00 +0000 https://www.veganricha.com/?p=57288 General Tso’s tofu is a super quick weeknight dinner! Crispy tofu in sticky, mildly-spicy sauce comes together in one pan and is just packed with amazing flavor.

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General Tso’s tofu is a super quick weeknight dinner! Crispy tofu in sticky, mildly-spicy sauce comes together in one pan and is just packed with amazing flavor.

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General Tso’s sauce is a delicious sauce that pairs well with any protein. It’s an easy and delicious sauce which is perfect for stir fry! It comes together quickly and hits all the takeout cravings. I pair it with some crisped up tofu to make this easy general tso tofu!
You can use whatever veggies you like in this 1 pot 30 Min dinner. Just toss tofu in soy sauce and pepper, and crisp it up in the skillet. Then, make the General Tso’s sauce with everyday ingredients and thicken it up, add veggies and add the tofu back, and it’s ready to serve. 

close-up of General Tso's tofu in the pan

Dish this up with rice, quinoa, other cooked grains, or noodles. Or you can add it to some lettuce leaves for General Tao’s tofu lettuce wraps! It’s so delicious and versatile.

close-up of General Tso's tofu in a bowl with green onion and sesame seeds

I love cooking with General Tso’s sauce! If you like this recipe, also check out my General Tso’s sandwich, General Tso’s cauliflower, and General Tso’s Soy Curls.

Why You’ll Love General Tso’s Tofu

  • easy, one-pot meal
  • versatile! Serve over rice, noodles, or as lettuce wraps and feel free to add extra veggies, if you like.
  • addictive stick-sweet sauce with a little touch of heat
  • nut-free with gluten-free and soy-free options
General Tso's tofu in the pan

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Peanut Gochujang Rice (1 skillet!) peanut-free and nut-free options https://www.veganricha.com/peanut-gochujang-rice/ https://www.veganricha.com/peanut-gochujang-rice/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:45:00 +0000 https://www.veganricha.com/?p=57406 Peanut gochujang rice is a one skillet meal that’s perfect for weeknights. Crispy tofu with rice in a creamy, peanut-gochujang sauce is absolutely addictive!

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Peanut gochujang rice is a one skillet meal that’s perfect for weeknights. Crispy tofu with rice in a creamy, peanut-gochujang sauce is absolutely addictive!

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You all loved my Peanut gochujang Ramen! So here’s that combination to make this incredibly delicious, incredibly easy 1 Pan peanut gochujang rice! You cook all of the rice, veggies, and tofu in a single skillet!
This is a meal that you can put together really quickly and then the rest is just a wait for the rice to cook. Don’t eat up all that delicious tofu while waiting for the rice!

peanut gochujang rice topped with tofu and green onions in a bowl

To make gochujang rice, first we crisp up some tofu that’s bathed in an amazing marinade. You can either fry it in the same skillet that you’ll use for the rice or bake it in the oven. Then, you add all the veggies, rice, and the peanut gochujang sauce mixture. It all cooks together in one skillet for easy prep and clean up! Garnish with some crunch for an amazing weeknight meal that checks all the boxes!

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Why You’ll Love Gochujang Rice

  • spicy-sweet-creamy sauce with rice, tofu, and veggies: peanut butter adds creaminess and bit of sweet nuttyness and Gochujang adds the signature heat and sweet combination and together they are magic!
  • one-skillet dinner: everything cooks in 1 pan! Less dishes to wash
  • make the tofu in the skillet or in the oven: you can also bake the tofu to cook in parallel and reduce the total cook time
  • peanut-free and nut-free options: as with my recipes, I always add options in recipe notes and faq section
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1-Pot Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen https://www.veganricha.com/vegan-tonkotsu-ramen/ https://www.veganricha.com/vegan-tonkotsu-ramen/#comments Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:15:00 +0000 https://www.veganricha.com/?p=53848 This vegan tonkotsu ramen comes together in a single pot and is so easy to make! It has a spicy, creamy base and flavorful seared tofu topping. Add whatever veggies and other toppings you like!

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This vegan tonkotsu ramen comes together in a single pot and is so easy to make! It has a spicy, creamy base and flavorful seared char siu tofu topping. Add whatever veggies and other toppings you like!

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This is tonkotsu-inspired ramen based on a couple of different ramen recipes. It has a spicy base in the broth with jalapeño and sambal oelek. And then it’s topped with simple tofu that has been marinated and seared on all the sides and then sliced, like a char siu pork.

vegan tonkotsu in the pan next to the plate of seared tofu

You cook the ramen and everything in just one pot and top it with jalapeño, pepper flakes, or chili oil and whatever else you like. I add mushrooms and fresh veggies like bok choy for flavor and texture, and serve it hot with the seared and sliced tofu. All the flavors in broth and the delicious tofu match so well.

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Why You’ll Love Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen

  • spicy, creamy broth with flavorful seared tofu and tender baby bok choy.
  • one-pot meal
  • ready in 40 minutes
  • naturally nut-free with easy gluten-free option
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Lemon Pepper Tofu https://www.veganricha.com/lemon-pepper-tofu/ https://www.veganricha.com/lemon-pepper-tofu/#comments Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:20:00 +0000 https://www.veganricha.com/?p=53121 Crispy lemon pepper tofu is a restaurant-style dish that's packed with flavor. The vibrant, lemony sauce is slightly sweet and so addictive!

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Crispy lemon pepper tofu is a restaurant-style dish that’s packed with flavor. 1 pan 30 minute dinner. The vibrant, lemony sauce is slightly sweet and so addictive!

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This is a tangy, sweet, and lemony tofu dish. It is best with freshly-squeezed lemon juice and is amazingly refreshing!

You make both the tofu and the sauce together in one pan, so lemon pepper tofu makes a delicious, easy, 30 minute weeknight dinner!

pan of lemon pepper tofu

Why You’ll Love Lemon Pepper Tofu

  • crispy tofu in vibrant, lemony sauce
  • one-pan dish, perfect for weeknight meals
  • naturally nut-free with gluten-free option
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Gochujang Tofu Sandwich https://www.veganricha.com/gochujang-tofu-sandwich/ https://www.veganricha.com/gochujang-tofu-sandwich/#comments Sat, 20 May 2023 11:02:00 +0000 https://www.veganricha.com/?p=49936 A hearty, crunchy, sweet-and-spicy gochujang sandwich is a perfect summer lunch! It has an amazing flavor from the gochujang baked tofu, sweet mango, and zesty pickled veggies.

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A hearty Banh Mi style spicy sweet Gochujang sandwich! A perfect summer lunch! It has an amazing flavor from the gochujang baked tofu, sweet mango, cilantro and zesty pickled cucumber carrots jalapeño.

gochujang tofu banh mi with pickled veggies on a wooden cutting board

This is a banh mi-style summer sandwich with a delicious gochujang marinade. I love this marinade for tofu, and the sandwich is topped with lots of fresh, crunchy vegetables that are marinated in the same gochujang marinade with some extra vinegar for tang.

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It makes a fabulously fresh summer sandwich! You can also make it into a wrap or a salad bowl.

Because we use a modified version of the tofu marinade to quick pickle the veggies, this sandwich comes together in a flash with fewer dishes! but is still packed with flavor. I like to serve any remaining marinade on the side for dipping the sandwich! Trust me you will want to lick all of that. It’s a quick lunch that your family will make again and again.

gochujang sandwich, open face so you can see all of the veggies and other toppings

Why You’ll Love this Sandwich

  • Easy to make
  • Super flavorful with a gochujang marinade
  • Hearty and satisfying banh mi style sandwich
  • Two words: pickled veggies!
  • summery fresh crunchy sandwich
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Gochujang Lentils Veggie Stir fry https://www.veganricha.com/gochujang-lentils/ https://www.veganricha.com/gochujang-lentils/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:54:00 +0000 https://www.veganricha.com/?p=50245 Gochujang lentils over pasta or rice is a super quick weekday meal. This one-pan vegan meal is packed with protein and FLAVOR!

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1 Pan Gochujang lentils stir fry with veggies, served over noodles or rice with pickled cucumber, is a super quick weekday meal. Lentils are the protein for this one-pan vegan dinner, so no tofu or meat substitute needed.

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You make this super easy and super delicious gochujang-based sauce that gets added to the lentils and then thickened with bell pepper and onion.

gochujang lentils in the pan with bell pepper and onion

I also make some quick pickled cucumber, because they just go so well with these lentils and freshen up the whole bowl. You can also add other veggies, like thinly-sliced carrot and onion, to the pickling mixture. 

Why You’ll Love Gochujang Lentils

  • amazing spicy-sweet flavor
  • packed with healthy fiber
  • zesty pickled cucumber slices
  • a versatile meal – serve over your choice of rice or noodles!
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Vegan Butter Chicken Ramen https://www.veganricha.com/butter-chicken-ramen/ https://www.veganricha.com/butter-chicken-ramen/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:05:00 +0000 https://www.veganricha.com/?p=50482 Butter ramen uses flavorful butter chicken sauce in place of regular ramen broth. You cook the noodles in the sauce itself, making this a one-pot meal! Add whatever veggies you like. For the protein, I use tofu, but you can also use vegan chicken substitutes or soy curls.

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Butter Chikin ramen uses flavorful Indian butter sauce in place of regular ramen broth. You cook the noodles in the sauce itself, making this a one-pot meal! Add whatever veggies you like. For the protein, I use tofu, but you can also use vegan chicken substitutes or soy curls.

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I love finding creative ways to use vegan butter chicken sauce! Butter ramen is my latest recipe using butter sauce in fusion recipes. If you are obsessed with the Indian butter sauce like me, also check out my vegan butter chicken lasagna bake!

This fusion ramen with Indian flavors will hit all the spots for a comforting curry and brothy ramen!

butter ramen in the wok after cooking, with garnishes

In this one-pan recipe, you crisp up the tofu with spices in the same pan where you cook the noodles and sauce. The whole thing comes together in about half an hour, making this a cozy, flavorful weeknight dinner.

close-up of butter ramen in the wok

Why You’ll Love Butter Ramen

  • one-pot, 30-minute meal
  • creamy, butter chicken-inspired broth
  • Nutfree, Soyfree option
  • packed with flavor
  • Versatile, add more or less veggies to preference
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Peanut Gochujang Ramen https://www.veganricha.com/spicy-peanut-butter-ramen/ https://www.veganricha.com/spicy-peanut-butter-ramen/#comments Sat, 08 Apr 2023 11:05:00 +0000 https://www.veganricha.com/?p=50519 Spicy peanut butter ramen is an absolute comfort food recipe with a delicious, creamy broth, gochujang flavors, and lots of ginger and garlic. It's a 30-minute, one-pan meal!

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Spicy Gochujang peanut butter ramen is an absolute comfort food recipe with a delicious, creamy broth, gochujang flavors, lots of ginger and garlic, topped with Gochujang tofu. It’s a 30-minute, One-pan meal! Options for gluten-free Soyfree Nutfree included.

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For this spicy peanut butter ramen, you cook the noodles directly in the broth, so you only need one pot. I topped it with some crispy tofu, and you can use the same pot to crisp up the tofu that you use to cook the ramen. You can bake the tofu, though, if you prefer.

The peanut butter gives this ramen a creamy, rich broth, and gochujang brings sweet heat and gives this vegan ramen recipe such a special flavor! You will want to make this every day! Change up the veggies and toppings for variation.

noodles in the peanut broth, after cooking, garnished with green onion

Why You’ll Love Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen

  • spicy-sweet-creamy broth
  • One Pot dinner
  • nut-free option
  • crispy gochujang garlic tofu is toothsome and flavorful
  • Good balance of protein.
  • Versatile, add more of less veggies to balance in the broth
spicy peanut butter ramen in the bowl, after adding tofu, green onions, and sesame seeds

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Gochujang Tofu Stir Fry https://www.veganricha.com/gochujang-tofu-stir-fry/ https://www.veganricha.com/gochujang-tofu-stir-fry/#comments Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:01:00 +0000 https://www.veganricha.com/?p=49734 Crispy tofu and tender vegetables in sweet-and-spicy gochujang make this tofu stir fry a go-to weeknight meal. With just a few ingredients, you can have this dish on the table in less than 20 minutes!

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Crispy tofu and tender vegetables in sweet-and-spicy gochujang sauce make this tofu stir fry a go-to weeknight meal. With just a few ingredients, you can have this dish on the table in less than 20 minutes!

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This is a super quick, few-ingredient gochujang tofu stir fry that doesn’t skimp on flavor! You guys keep asking me for super quick stir fries or meals with fewer ingredients, so here is an almost five-ingredient, 15 to 20 minute stir fry that you can serve over rice or quinoa.

This recipe is incredibly versatile. You can mix and match the veggies that you use as well as the sauces!

gochujang tofu stir fry in a bowl topped with sesame seeds and green onion

For the vegetables in this tofu stir fry recipe, choose your favorites like broccoli, green beans, snow peas, carrots, peppers. You can use fresh vegetables or save prep time by using frozen.

If gochujang isn’t your sauce of choice, this recipe works well with other sauces, like hoisin, sambal oelek, teriyaki, or sweet and sour.

gochujang tofu stir fry in a pan topped with sesame seeds and green onion

Why You’ll Love this Gochujang Tofu Stir Fry

  • Just a handful of ingredients
  • Packed with veggies and flavor
  • Versatile — choose your favorite veggies and sauce!
  • Ready in 20 minutes
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