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    • Rice-friendlySomething saucy or easy to pick with chopsticks. Goes really well with rice.
    • Curry & StewMake big batches and store for later use. Perfect for weekdays or work from home.
    • Soup & NoodlesNo matter how the weather is, soup and noodles are always comfort food to me. These recipes mostly don’t require meat. Let the vegetables shine and nourish your body.
    • Veg PastaDefinitely not authentic, but I like to cook pasta with loads of vegetables that is nutritious and filling.
    • Easy SideThese vegetable side dishes outshine the mains and keep me digging in. Surprisingly, they are very easy to make!
    • Salad & DressingSalad is refreshing. It can be served warm and be a part of Asian dinner too! Here you’ll also find different simple dressing that no more store-bought is required.
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Roast Brussels sprouts with spicy tomato sauce and croutons.
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Roast Brussels Sprouts with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Croutons

Add a simple sauce and extra texture to roast Brussels sprouts is fantastic. Making them into a perfect side dish or starter.
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Tags: Brussels sprouts, Cookbook, VeganNovember 20, 2023
roasted purple sprouting broccoli
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Roasted Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Preserved Lemon

How to cook purple sprouting broccoli perfectly? Any difference than the green broccoli? And what about the nutrients profile? Let me explain in this post.
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Tags: Broccoli, Stir-fry, VeganSeptember 26, 2023
Tapas Padrón pepper
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Pan-fry Padrón Pepper (5 mins Tapas at Home)

In this post, I'll share how do I choose and cook Padrón pepper. Make it in 5 mins and enjoy this tapas like you're in the restaurant!
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Tags: Bell Pepper, Stir-fry, VeganSeptember 22, 2023
pan-fry sesame crispy tofu recipe
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

Sesame Crispy Tofu Recipe in 15 mins (No Deep-fry)

An easy tofu recipe which requires no pat dry, no deep-frying and can be done in 15 mins. Add it to your regular rotation!
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Tags: Tofu, VeganSeptember 20, 2023
Stir-fry mangetout with garlic, cumin and turmeric
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5 mins Stir-fry Mangetout with Cumin (Super Easy)

One of our favourites is this 5 mins stir-fry mangetout! It's easy to prep, crisp, sweet, healthy and very budget-friendly.
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Tags: Beans and Peas, Legumes, Stir-fry, VeganSeptember 7, 2023
Wakame Seaweed and Bean Sprouts Salad
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Salad & Dressing

Wakame Seaweed and Bean Sprouts Salad

A super easy, very nutritious wakame seaweed salad adapted from a Japanese recipe. It can be made even without turning on the heat.
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Tags: Bean sprouts, One Pot, VeganAugust 15, 2023
Sweet and Crispy! Butternut Squash Cheesy Pancake
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Sweet and Crispy! Butternut Squash Cheesy Pancake

Butternut squash is sweet, has long shelf-life and easy to store. Mix it with cheese and flour, and you'll have a super tasty savoury pancake in 15 minutes.
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Tags: One Pot, Pancake, PumpkinAugust 10, 2023
Slow Cooked Afghan Spinach Recipe
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Slow Cooked Afghan Spinach Recipe

This spinach recipe is easy to make, yet delivers a bold flavour. That's why I keep cooking it! The ingredients are simple too!
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Tags: One Pot, Spinach, VeganAugust 7, 2023
Scallion Sauce Mussels Recipe (10 Mins, HK Style)
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Scallion Sauce Mussels Recipe (10 Mins, HK Style)

This mussels recipe is very easy to follow. Once thaw the mussels, sauté some chilli, ginger and shallots, pour over the sauce, done!
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Tags: Seafood, Stir-fryAugust 4, 2023
Blackened Aubergine with Soya Mince
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Blackened Aubergine with Soya Mince

This aubergine recipe is absolutely vegan, yet quite rich in flavour. Added soya chunks for a protein kick and it goes really well with rice.
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Tags: Aubergine, Soya chunk, Stir-fry, VeganAugust 3, 2023
Balsamic Mushrooms in Easy Steps
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Balsamic Mushrooms in Easy Steps

These balsamic mushrooms are super easy to make. Roast the mushrooms, toss them in balsamic oil and marinate. That's it! Perfect for an English breakfast.
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Tags: Mushroom, VeganAugust 2, 2023
The Perfect Cheesy Courgette Pancake
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The Perfect Cheesy Courgette Pancake

Just mix everything in a bowl and pan-fry it. SUPER EASY! If you got the right ratio, anybody can make the perfect savoury courgette pancake.
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Tags: Courgette, One Pot, PancakeAugust 1, 2023
Basic Korean Bean Sprouts Recipe (Zero Skill)
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Basic Korean Bean Sprouts Recipe (Zero Skill)

Bean sprouts recipe is always on my radar. And this Korean style is super easy to make, irresistible and goes well with rice.
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Tags: Bean sproutsJuly 31, 2023
Pan-Fried Balsamic Tofu Recipe
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Pan-Fried Balsamic Tofu Recipe

I like this Kung-Pao-like tofu recipe not requiring pat-dry tofu, just a light coating then pour over the sauce. Sounds easy, right?
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Tags: Stir-fry, Tofu, VeganJuly 28, 2023
Simply Stuffed Cheesy Portobello Mushrooms (Vegetarian)
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Simply Stuffed Cheesy Portobello Mushrooms (Vegetarian)

I like this stuffed portobello mushrooms as a side dish with baked fish, or as a main, then pair with easily-cooked couscous.
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Tags: MushroomJuly 21, 2023

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