Buddha delights | Another very simple but popular CNY dish

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers more protein and fiber, while seitan is often less expensive.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Farro is nutritious and chewy, while brown rice is a budget-friendly staple.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more cost-effective.

edamame

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green peas are nutritious and more affordable.

Introduce the dish as vegetarian and popular for Chinese New Year.

Show the ingredients, mentioning the need for Chinese mushrooms and glass noodles that are hydrated.

Explain the use of vegetarian oyster sauce and light soy sauce for flavoring.

Heat a large pot and add some oil.

Add hot water to the pot, adjusting the amount as needed.

Add the hydrated ingredients to the pot and cook for a few minutes.

After 5 minutes, add the majority of the Chinese mushrooms.

Cook for another 5 minutes before adding the remaining ingredients.

Add the glass noodles last and adjust seasoning with salt and sugar to taste.

Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil before serving.

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