From mochi to mapo tofu, learn how to make your favorites at home.
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1. Tteokbokki
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Liz Miu's recipe for tteokobkki (a spicy Korean street food made from rice cakes) may just be the most exciting snack on this list. Serve them on a plate or in a bowl, or you could even break out your skewers and stack them to remind you of eating street food.
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If you don't yet have a go-to recipe for this Korean staple, head on over to this recipe and learn an important new thing today. As long as you have the main ingredients listed, you can realistically use whichever vegetables you have in your fridge to create this tasty meal.
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If you have twenty minutes and some vermicelli noodles on hand, might I suggest this recipe for stir-fried vermicelli noodles? Julienned scallions, cabbage, carrots, and ginger (or any other preferred veggies of your choice) combine for a meal that you won't soon forget.
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This may be a pretty methodical soup to make, but there's nothing simple about the taste or presentation of this awesome udon recipe. (Once I master the art of cutting carrots into cute little flowers, I plan on making this IG-worthy dish at home sometime!)
5. Budae Chigae
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The Korean Vegan's take onbudae chigae will absolutely wow you (and your taste buds) but the true delight in recreating this recipe in your own kitchen is the added bonus of learning how to make gyerranmari, too!
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What's better than pad thai? Learning how to make it yourself with this recipe — utilizing rice noodles, tofu, tamarind and bean sprouts — and then wowing your family and friends with your ~excellent~ cooking skills.
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Despite being a tofu dish, most versions of Mapo Tofu ususally include some kind of ground beef, pork, or minced meat. However, vegans can make their own version! Cook With Manali's recipe replaces the meat with mushrooms, beans, and a ton of spices including crowd favorite gochujang.
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Oh, if this isn't the most pristine photograph taken of veggie buns that have been perfectly crisped. This recipe from Woon Heng is certainly picture-perfect (and I'll bet it tastes just as good, too).
9. Chana Masala
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If you follow this recipe from Veggiecurean, you'll be able to whip up this delicious dish of spiced chickpeas in less than thirty minutes — and all using only one pot!
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Yes, you can make a vegan version of "drunken noodles" at home on your own! This helpful recipe provides step-by-step instructions on how to make it yourself in your own kitchen and can be modified to make it less spicy for those who ~prefer it mild.~
11. Vegan Sushi
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Yes, traditional sushi is made with seafood, but that doesn't mean vegans can't try making their own version! Luckily, it's pretty simple to make your own sushi at home as long as you have rice, sheets of nori, and whatever you'd like to stuff inside. Follow these directions to do it yourself.
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Make your own onion bahji at home with Vegan Richa's excellent recipe you can make in your oven. Cover sliced onions with chickpea flour and a variety of spices and you're well on your way to a crowd-pleasing snack.
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If you like your noodles tangy, you must try this recipe for easy soba noodles, tofu, broccolini, and mushrooms made with a sweet tahini sauce. Extra points for tofu that's seared to its most tender and juicy potential.
14. Vegan Crispy Chicken Asian Noodle Salad
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This is 100% the salad of your dreams. Hot For Food Blog's take on your casual, every-day lunch offering will have you dreaming about it for weeks. Highly recommend!
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As someone who'll order pretty much any dish that heavily features lotus root in it, I was thrilled to come across this recipe from The Plant-Based Wok on how to make a stir-fried version tossed in a savory black bean and garlic sauce.
16. Yubuchobap
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This veganized recipe of the Korean dish yubuchobap is just as tasty — and bite-sized! — as the original. The rice, veggies, and faux egg mix fits perfectly into the tofu pocket for a great appetizer or light bite.
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Some nights, you work with what you've got in the refrigerator and end up creating something magnificent. Fire up your pots and pans (or even better yet, your wok!) for this simple stir fry from Amy Le Creations.
18. Easy & Vegan Take-Out Style Spring Rolls
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Fit all the colors of the rainbow into this recipe for spring rolls! Rice paper wrapping will let the colors of whatever vegetables and proteins you decide to fit inside show — there won't be any surprises there!
19. Vegan Lo Mein
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Bet you didn't realize you can make lo mein very easily (and quickly!) in an Instant Pot. Check out the recipe here and enjoy a tasty one-pot meal!
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Vegan Richa's recipe for sesame sticky cauliflower not only looks pretty, but it tastes great, too. I love this recipe because you can serve it over rice or quinoa, but can also eat it on its own as a meal or even a side dish. It's so versatile!
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If you're looking for a vegan recipe for kofta (aka meatballs), look no further. This recipe features a creamy curry made from tomatoes, onions, and the perfect blend of spices for a "meatball"-esque treat that'll make you forget it's actually meatless.
22. Tempeh Adobo with Kang Kong
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This glorious dish from Astig Vegan has the type of presentation they only teach you about in cooking school. Serve this to your guests and they'll almost certainly think to themselves, "oh they're fancy, huh?"
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Traditionally a vegetable side dish, you can't go wrong with this recipe for sweet and sour eggplant. Try it for dinner, eat it for lunch, or serve it as a side — either way, you win.
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If you're able to sauté things in a pan, you'll be able to make this recipe for hot and sour soup with ease. Carrots, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and noodles come together for a soothing and filling meal.
25. Braised Indian Chickpea Stew
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This bright and earth-toned dish is hearty, filling, and will warm your insides. Nisha at Rainbow Plant Life's recipe takes only about twenty minutes of prep to make (and considerably longer for optimal cooking).
26. Veggie Chow Mein
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Sometimes you want a meal you know you'll always like that also won't break the bank. Plant Based on a Budget offers up this recipe for chow mein that you can feel confident making because it's a crowd-pleaser *and* easy on your wallet.
27. Laing
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You'll only need one pan to make this recipe for laing, a Filipino dish made from taro leaves and coconut milk, but you may need to figure out where to source your taro leaves first.
28. Chap Chae Style Soba Noodles
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Slices of red bell peppers combine with noodles and a blend of sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and rice wine for a savory recipe. Try swapping the soba noodles for sweet potato noodles to recreate an authentic flavor.
29. Easy Crispy Tofu
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Everyone's gotta have a simple version of tofu they can make with ease, and this recipe from Sweet Simple Vegan truly takes the cake.
30. Asian Noodle Salad with Edamame and Sweet Ginger Dressing
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This filling salad recipe is not only delicious, but it's cool enough (literally) to be the perfect summer outdoor meal of your dreams.
31. Tortang Alimasag
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This recipe for a Fillipino crab cake omelet can be made into one big omelet or into smaller, sharable-sized cakes like in the photos above.
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If you're looking for a tofu dish with a bit of a kick, this recipe for black pepper tofu with celery will do the trick.
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Naan, a beloved fan favorite among all breads everywhere, can easily be made vegan. See how to make it for yourself over at Pick Up Limes.
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Any matcha fan knows that any dessert style can only be made tremendously better by adding matcha to the mix. These custard tarts are another example of that rule and are the ideal ending to complete any dinner party.
35. Kashiwa Mochi
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Pardon me while I try to compose myself after fangirling over the beauty of these mochi! Learn how to make your own Japanese rice cakes wrapped in oak leaves over at Veggiekins.
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