Braised Mixed Vegetables | Luo Han Zhai | Buddha's Delight | 罗汉斋 | @DAPUR 2020

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers a higher protein content while seitan is often less expensive.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more affordable and still provide a good texture.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative that can still provide flavor.

lotus root

🥗Healthier: jicama

💰Cheaper: carrots

Carrots are easier to find and provide a similar crunch.

Prepare the ingredients by washing and cutting the vegetables.

Soak the Wood Ear Fungus in warm water until softened, then slice.

Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the Chinese Mushrooms and Wood Ear Fungus, sauté until fragrant.

Incorporate the Fried Gluten Balls and cook until slightly golden.

Add the carrot flowers and Chinese Leek, stirring to combine.

Pour in the Shaoxing Rice Wine and Soy Sauce, and add the Fermented Red Bean Curd and Oyster Sauce.

Season with salt and stir well.

Add the Glass Noodles and Corn Slurry, cooking until everything is heated through and well combined.

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