VEGAN BUNNY CHEF

These napa cabbage rolls are almost like vegan dumplings but without having to make any dough. The stuffings are hearty, savory, and "meaty", wrapped in sweet and juicy napa cabbage leaves that are pan-seared to give them a little golden color and charred flavor, and finally dressed in a shiny, umami, garlicky sauce. Cabbage rolls are widely loved in many parts of the world - Central, Northern, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe and much of Asia, as well as parts of North Africa. But of course, they're made differently from region to region. In China, in particular, cabbage rolls are usually made with napa cabbage, as opposed to cannonball cabbage, commonly known as green cabbage. They're then stuffed with minced pork and vegetables and finished by steaming or pan-fring. To make a vegan version, I used tofu, brown rice, shiitake mushrooms, carrot, and scallions but the combination is highly adaptable. This is a perfect chance to use up any scraps of veggies in your fri...

Celebrate the mid-autumn festival with the dreamiest mooncakes ever! These snow skin mooncakes are tenderer than a baby's cheek, slightly chewy, velvety, and just sweet enough and balanced in flavor. Plus they are gluten-free and no bake! The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated by Chinese people. It is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, when the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest. On this day, family and friends gather to appreciate the full moon while enjoying mooncakes. There are many different types of mooncakes. The most traditional kind would be the baked ones with a buttery pastry crust, usually round or square-shaped, intricately decorated, and filled with sweet fillings such as lotus seed paste or red bean paste. In southern China, the "thousand-layer" mooncakes are more popular, with the pastry crust being light, layered, and crisp. And of course, snow skin mooncakes...

Fluffy, chewy, bouncy mini cakes that are gluten-free, flourless, and no bake? These little steamed rice cakes check all the boxes. They are super easy to make and only require 4 ingredients! Steamed rice cakes, also known as "bai tang gao" in Mandarin, are a traditional Chinese delicacy. They are popular in various regions of China and are often enjoyed as a snack or dessert. These cakes have a long history in Chinese cuisine and are cherished for their light and fluffy texture. These rice cakes are also a testament to the minimalism philosophy - beauty is in simplicity. There are only 4 ingredients in these dreamy little treats and maybe another magical, intangible ingredient - time ;) INGREDIENTS: 300 g white rice 120 - 140 g soy milk, depending on the thickness of your soy milk 25 g sugar or other sweetener of choice 3 g instant yeast TO MAKE: - Soak the rice in plenty of water overnight or for at least 4 hours, you should be able to break the grain easily with your nails...

These classic New York style bagels are made with real pumpkin purée and whole grain oats, making them not just vegan but also gluten-free! They have that signature New York bagel texture and pair them with vegan maple cream cheese, you will want to eat these for breakfast on repeat this entire fall season! There's one big question when it comes to making bagles - boil or no boil? For me, however, it has to be boil then bake, it's nonnegotiable. Part of me is forever gonna be a New Yorker and this method is the only way to guarantee that crispy outside, chewy, soft, and fluffy inside New York style texture! If you skip the boiling step, frankly I don't think that can be called a bagel anymore, it's just round bread. While I'm adamant about keeping the boil step, I'm always trying to simply recipes as much as I could. So I made the dough with only six ingredients and NO YEAST! That makes the mixing and kneading process a lot easier and no waiting time needed for ...

Make this iconic Chinese street food at home! These refreshing mung bean jelly noodles are flexible, stretchy, chewy, and only take 2 ingredients to make. They pair so well with almost any sauce and I opted for a sizzling homemade chili oil sauce.  Liang Fen is a type of cold noodle dish that is super popular in China, especially as a street food. These cold noodles are made from mung bean starch and water and are often served cold with a savory, tangy sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and other flavorings, personally, I like a little kick from chili oil! You can complete the dish with various types of garnish, including vegetables such as cucumber, bean sprouts, and cilantro and some protein like fried tofu, roasted peanuts, and seitan pieces. The most important thing in the making of Liang Fen is temperature! The entire magic is based on a chemical reaction called gelatinization of starch. Follow the instructions below closely to ensure success! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup...

Unlock the ancient Chinese beauty secret with this ethereal treat! It's a dessert AND a medicinal soup that nourishes our skin and health from inside out. Snow ear and peach gum soup is a popular Chinese dessert known for its nourishing and rejuvenating properties. It's believed to give our skin a healthy glow, promote collagen production, and fight signs of aging. From empresses, princesses, to modern day celebrities, Asian women have loved this soup for literally thousands of years and also one of my absolute favorite treats growing up. Snow ear mushrooms, also known as snow fungus, or white jelly mushrooms, are commonly used in Chinese cuisine and even traditional medicine. These mushrooms are low in calories and fat, and they are a good source of dietary fiber. They are also believed to possess various health benefits, such as supporting the immune system, promoting healthy skin, and aiding in digestion. There are many ways to eat snow ear but perhaps the most iconic way is...

Meet you new summer dessert obsession - 2 ingredient watermelon jelly! This refreshing snack is added sugar free, gluten free, vegan, made with only natural food and even has medicinal benefits! Grass jelly is a traditional dessert that  has been consumed in China for centuries and is believed to have originated during the Tang Dynasty. It's  made from the Platostoma palustre plant, aka Chinese mesona, which is in the same family as mint and a native plant to Southeast Asia. The plant has natural cooling and anti-inflammatory properties and is even used as a medicinal aid in the treatments for high blood sugar and high blood pressure etc. And served as a dessert, it's a perfect way to alleviate heat in summer. It takes less than 10 minutes to prep, mostly you just need to let it set in the fridge and then you'll have a refreshing, healthy, cooling jelly that's so perfectly jiggly and bouncy~  PS. You can also use agar agar to make vegan jelly, I'll include the metho...

Calling all tofu lovers and tofu doubters alike - you need to try these salt and pepper air-fried tofu! These are a golden crispy sensation, crispy on the outside, tender and moist on the inside, and packed full of flavors from the salt n pepper seasoning and colorful veggies. Plus I made the batter and tofu coating gluten-free as well! Is there a more prevalent and crowd-pleasing flavor combo than salt and pepper? Somehow this duo has won the hearts and palates of so many people across countries and cultures. This salt and pepper tofu is a classic Chinese dish that's naturally vegetarian and vegan friendly, although sometimes they are coated in an egg wash, which I replaced with a gluten-free chickpea mixture that's just as savory, "eggy", and pleasantly golden. And instead of deep frying, which is the traditional way, I cooked them in the air fryer and they turned out just as crispy with a fraction of the oil. If you don't have an air fryer, you can also oven-ba...