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In the mood for Chinese food? Give these Chinese vegetarian recipes a try. Each of these dishes is satisfying and easy to prepare all while being packed with vegetables and bold flavours.
Gathered here you will find a combination of authentic Chinese dishes and Chinese-inspired recipes which make use of traditional flavours like ginger, garlic, sesame and soy sauce. If you like things spicy don't miss the recipes infused with Sichuan pepper.
Hungry already? Try one of these Chinese vegetarian recipes tonight. Save the rest for later.
10 Must-Try Chinese Vegetarian Recipes
Chinese Spring Rolls
Did you know that traditional Chinese spring rolls are naturally vegan? This recipe is packed with good-for-you veggies like carrots, cabbage and bean sprouts.
Ingredients: glass noodles, carrots, white cabbage, bean sprouts, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, spring roll wrappers, oil for frying.
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Chinese Noodles with Mushrooms
This umami-packed Chinese recipe is perfect as a vegan main course. You'll love the trio of mushrooms and hint of lime.
Ingredients: noodles, vegetable oil, onion, carrots, garlic, ginger, water, lemongrass, chilli pepper, star anise, soy sauce, coriander, enoki mushrooms, white mushrooms, shimeji mushrooms, limes, salt, celery, scallion.
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Sweet and Sour Tofu Stir Fry
This bright and colourful vegan stir fry is packed with veggies, pineapple and chilies. It is delicately flavoured with dark soy sauce and vinegar.
Ingredients: sesame oil, dark soy sauce, rice syrup, garlic, tofu, sunflower oil, scallion, garlic, bell peppers, chilli pepper, cucumber, pineapple, vinegar.
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Vegan Chinese Pancakes
Savoury pancakes are just the thing to serve at your next brunch. This this tempting Chinese version prepared with sesame oil and scallions.
Ingredients: flour, salt, sesame oil, scallion, sesame seeds, vegetable oil.
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Chinese Broccoli with Orange
Broccoli stems and florets are tossed with ginger, orange zest, garlic and beans sprouts in this tasty vegan recipe.
Ingredients: broccoli, oranges, cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, olive oil, ginger, garlic, bean sprouts.
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Sichuan-style Fried Tofu
Bring a taste of Sichuan to your table with this easy tofu stir fry featuring soy sauce, two different chilli powders, vegetable stock and garlic.
Ingredients: tofu, peanut oil, soy sauce, salt, chilli pepper, vegetable stock, garlic, corn starch, pepper.
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Chinese Vegetables with Baby Corn
Here is a flavourful blend of veggies that pair perfectly with rice. You'll enjoy the crunchy baby corn tossed with peppers, scallions, snow peas, bok choy, honey, ginger and sesame.
Ingredients: red pepper, baby sweetcorn, mangetout, bok choy, scallion, broccoli, soy sauce, rice wine, honey, vegetable stock, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, sesame oil.
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Chinese Noodles with Tofu and Vegetables
In the mood for noodles tonight? Whip up this fun stir fry with Chinese egg noodles, carrots, ginger, bean sprouts, tofu and pepper.
Ingredients: noodles, garlic, ginger, onion, tofu, pepper, carrots, soy sprouts, oil, soy sauce, vegetable stock, brown sugar.
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Sichuan Beans with Garlic
The winning combination of ginger and garlic makes these green beans a dazzling side dish your guests will enjoy.
Ingredients: peanut oil, Chinese long beans, garlic, ginger, chilli pepper, soy, sugar, cilantro.
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Fried Rice with Scallions
This simple fried rice is a breeze to make. You'll love the enticing aroma of sesame and scallions. The egg is optional.
Ingredients: basmati rice, eggs, scallion, soy sauce, chilli pepper, sesame oil, salt.
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More Chinese Recipes
Wondering what to make for Chinese New Year? Check out these authentic recipes. If you’re looking for non-vegetarian Chinese recipes, a good place to start would be Kung Pao chicken, a stir fry where the white meat undergirds the spice and savour of peanuts and chilli. Or snack on bite-sized dim sums filled with pork and shrimp.
