The Vegan Asian Kitchen: 100 Plant-Based Recipes Inspired by Malaysia, China, Thailand, and Beyond

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East Asian classics made vegan—from Dan Dan Noodles to Dumplings—inspired by beloved creator WoonHeng’s life immersing herself in Asian cuisines.WoonHeng Chia, known for sharing recipes online under the handle @Woon.Heng, grew up in Malaysia, an ethnically diverse country where she was constantly surrounded by an amazing array of East Asian cuisines. From the local markets and coffee shops to the dai chow stir fry joints where she and her loved ones would dine out, WoonHeng’s memories of home were shaped by the diverse and delicious flavors all around her. When she embraced a plant-based diet, she was inspired to master vegan versions of dishes from dim sum and noodle stir fries to endlessly creative tofu recipes. The Vegan Asian Kitchen is a comprehensive and loving look at the naturally plant-forward dishes of East Asia, as well as some of WoonHeng’s own creations and favorite culinary memories.Packed with delicious recipes for everything from Lotus Root Soup and Eggplant 'Unagi' Rice Bowls to Mapo Tofu and Sichuan-Style Dan Dan Noodles, The Vegan Asian Kitchen is a celebration of hearty, irresistible plant-based cooking. Along the way, WoonHeng shares touching family stories and insights on Malaysian and Chinese cultural traditions. Including a guide to key pantry ingredients like noodles and specialty greens, and a must-have basics chapter for making condiments like Sambal and Chili Oil at home, this cookbook is what every reader needs to satisfy their cravings for the spicy, savory, tangy flavors of East Asian cooking.