Jai | Monks Food | A PERFECT Dish for Vegeterians

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein and fiber, while seitan is often less expensive.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: portobello mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Portobello offers a similar texture, while button mushrooms are more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective substitute.

bamboo shoots

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned vegetables

Fresh vegetables offer better nutrition, while canned options are budget-friendly.

Heat a pot and add 2 tablespoons of oil, stirring it around.

Soak dried fungus in water until it expands, then drain and add to the pot.

Add fried tofu pieces to the pot and stir well.

Soak dried shiitake mushrooms until soft, cut out stems, and add to the pot.

Add soaked bean curd nuts to the pot and mix well.

Add soaked lily flowers (gum choi) to the pot and mix.

Add arrowroot, cut into pieces, and stir-fry.

Add a small can of sliced water chestnuts and mix.

Add 10 ounces of bamboo shoots and stir.

Add ginkgo nuts (white nuts) and mix.

Add red dates and button mushrooms to the pot.

Add a small head of napa cabbage (wangba) and mix.

Add Chinese peas and long rice to the pot and mix well.

Add 3 pieces of red bean curd sauce, 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and 3 tablespoons of soybean paste to the pot.

Pour in 1 cup of water and mix everything together.

Add hair fungus (fat choy) after soaking and strain it before adding to the pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and mix everything well.

Let the dish cook, checking occasionally and adding more water if needed.

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