Asian Vegetarian Recipes with Local Ingredients

1. Thai coconut soup with mushrooms

This creamy coconut soup is full of flavors and textures, while being completely plant-based.

Ingredients:

• 1 can of coconut milk
• 200 g fresh mushrooms (shiitake, oyster)
• 1 lime
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• Fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon chili paste (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic in olive oil, add mushrooms, and cook until soft.
2. Add coconut milk, soy sauce, and chili paste, bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat, add lime juice and fresh cilantro.
4. Serve hot.

2. Indian curry with red lentils

This Indian curry is perfect for those who love rich and intense flavors. This vegetarian option is full of protein and healthy fats.

Ingredients:

• 200 g of red lentils
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 400 ml tomato sauce
• 200 ml coconut milk
• Fresh spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until golden brown.
2. Add curry powder and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add lentils, coconut milk, and cook until lentils are soft.
4. Stir in fresh spinach and serve with rice or naan bread.

3. Vietnamese spring rolls with tofu

These Vietnamese spring rolls are light, fresh, and packed with protein thanks to tofu.

Ingredients:

• 200 g of tofu
• 8 rice papers
• 1 carrot
• 1 cucumber
• 1 handful of fresh mint
• 1 handful cilantro
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Peanut sauce for serving

Instructions:

1. Slice tofu into thin strips and sauté with a little oil and soy sauce.
2. Grate carrot and cucumber into thin strips.
3. Soak rice papers in lukewarm water until soft, then fill with tofu, vegetables, and fresh herbs.
4. Roll up and serve with peanut sauce.