I’ve been wanting to make dumplings for a long time now and finally got around to it. Needless to say, this is going to become a regular basis meal. I followed the recipe from The Kitchn pretty closely, would love to try it the same way with different fillings! As she says in the post,…
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Shiitake, Yucca, and Tofu Fried Rice Paper Rolls
Yucca root (or yellow yam) is a strange ingredient. It’s got some properties of a potato, some of a squash, and it looks a little freaky. It’s got a rough brown exterior and it’s covered in wax, which is to preserve the moisture in the vegetable. Once all that nasty outside skin is cut off,…
Four-Mushroom Pan Fried Udon Noodle Bowl
Rehydrating foods can be rewarding if you do it right. It’s taken me a few tries to get these mushrooms down, but I’ve finally found a method and dish that work. First thing’s first—don’t be thrown off by the initial smell of the dried mushrooms. There’s something a little “sweet” about them that isn’t appetizing,…
Thick Miso Stew
Any fellow vegetarian will be able to sympathize with the ever-annoying “Is there meat in this or not?” debate when eating out. Especially with fish. Can I just say that I truly do not understand why people don’t consider fish an animal? People, it’s got a face. One thing I’ve always struggled to find a…