Top 5 Vegetarian Recommendations in Taiwan, Ranked by @LukeMartin｜Taiwan Top 5

fermented brine

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso paste offers a similar umami flavor without the strong odor.

chili sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha provides a balanced heat with less cost.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: bok choy

💰Cheaper: lettuce

Bok choy adds a crunchy texture while being nutritious.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the bell peppers by cutting off the tops and removing the seeds.

Drain and crumble the stinky tofu into a bowl.

Mix the crumbled tofu with minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped scallions, and diced carrots.

Add cooked rice and chopped mushrooms to the tofu mixture and stir well.

Season the mixture with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.

Stuff each bell pepper with the tofu mixture until full.

Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and drizzle with vegetable oil.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are tender.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

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