Let’s talk about Chinese zodiac signs. There’s something to them. For most of my life, I thought this was a bunch of nonsense. I was told, some time when I was very young, that I born under the sign of the monkey, because I was born in 1980. Outgoing, charming, party animal…that made absolutely no sense. It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that I went to see the Chinese New Year parade in Philly, in February, that’s when it occurred to me that because I was born in January, I must be associated with the previous sign – the sheep. Introverted, creative, daydreamer…that makes way more sense. Keep this in mind next time you read about your sign on a Chinese restaurant menu.
You could also just skip the restaurant, and celebrate Chinese New Year at home, vegan style. I’m here to help, with my favorite vegan Chinese recipes…or at least, Chinese-inspired recipes. I say “inspired” because, as far as I know, zucchini noodle lo mein is not authentic to Chinese cuisine, but there’s definitely some kind of inspiration or another behind it, and each one of these scrumptious dishes.
Chinese New Year celebration falls on February 19th this year.
Appetizers
Chinese Steamed Buns – China Sichuan Food
Gluten Free Potstickers Filled with Sweet and Sour Tempeh – Vegan Richa
Sticky Rice Mushroom Shumai – The Woks of Life
Vegetable Spring Rolls – Steamy Kitchen
Chinese Salt and Pepper Tofu – Veggie Belly
Chinese Potato Pancake – China Sichuan Food
Soups & Salads
Hot and Sour Soup with Bok Choy
Faux Pork Wonton Soup with Bok Choy – Olives for Dinner
Nine Vegetable Hot and Sour Soup – Eats Well With Others
Vegan Chinese Salad – Simple Vegan Blog
Chinese Spinach and Peanut Salad – Omnivore’s Cookbook
Chinese Cucumber Salad – Kalyn’s Kitchen
Vegan Crock Pot Chinese Hot Pot -Noshing with the Nolands
Noodles (and veggies posing a such)
Veggie Chow Mein – Amuse Your Bouche
Roasted Eggplant + Noodles with Chinese Black Vinegar Dressing – My Darling Lemon Thyme
Vegetable Stir Fry Mung Bean Noodles – Healthy Nibbles and Bits
Chinese Five Spice Vegetable and Noodle Stir Fry – The Taste Space
15 Minute Hot Oil Noodles – The Woks of Life
Vegan Dan Dan Noodles – Serious Eats
Rice(ish things)
Brussels Sprout Fried Rice with Spicy Baked Tofu
Vegan Chinese Fried Rice – Simple Vegan Blog
Sriracha Fried Rice – Appetite for China
Shiitake Mushroom Brown Rice with Crispy Ginger – Season with Spice
Vegan Quinoa Fried Rice – Girl Makes Food
Main Dishes
Hoisin Tofu with Mushrooms and Cauliflower Rice
Sesame Seitan with Oyster Mushrooms
Sweet and Sour Slaw with Sticky Ginger Tofu
Crispy Tofu with Chinese Black Bean Sauce
Crispy Orange Ginger Tofu with Broccoli
Kung Pao Lentils – Vegan Richa
Sweet and Sour Crispy Mock Chicken Stir Fry – Olives for Dinner
Veggie Tofu Stir Fry – Minimalist Baker
Chinese Vegetarian Chicken with Simple Five Spice Sauce – Fat Free Vegan Kitchen
Pineapple and Cashew Stir Fry – Amuse Your Bouche
Sweet and Sour Cauliflower – The Veg Life
Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts – Appetite for China
Mongolian Soy Curls – Vegan Yumminess
Chinese Cabbage and Five-Spice Seitan with Fermented Black Beans – The Taste Space
Sichuan Tofu with Garlic Sauce – Fat Free Vegan Kitchen
Mapo Tofu with Mushrooms – China Sichuan Food
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