Monday, July 30, 2012

Vegan Sweet Rice With Mango (Khao Neeo Mamuang)

1 1/2 cups longrain sweet rice
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 cup cane sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Manila mangoes

Combine the rice and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
While the rice cooks, mix together 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil; remove from heat and set aside. Stir the cooked rice into the coconut milk mixture; cover. Allow to cool for 1 hour. Serve with peeled and sliced mango. If desired to serve with sauce, see original source for sauce recipe.

Slightly altered from http://allrecipes.com/recipe/thai-sweet-sticky-rice-with-mango-khao-neeo-mamuang/

Monday, July 23, 2012

Vegan Soy Sauce Vinegar Chicken (Adobo)

1/2 to 1 package gardein chicken, Boca ground beef, or cubed firm tofu
1/2 cup of soy sauce
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 tsp pepper (1/4 tsp pepper for Boca ground beef)
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp canola oil
3 cups cooked rice

In a large skillet or wok, heat oil. Saute garlic slightly until it's flavour releases.
Add fake meat and mix until warm.
Add vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, bay leaf, sugar, and stir well to combine.
Simmer for several minutes until vinegar is reduced.
Serve over a bed of rice. Enjoy!

Slightly altered from http://vegweb.com/recipes/aunties-adobo

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Vegan Hamburger Helper


1/2 pound elbow macaroni, cooked and drained (may substitute with ditalini)
2 cups Ragu pasta sauce (I mixed 7-herb tomato and Tomato, garlic, & onion flavors)
1/2 cup Boca burger-style crumbles
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 tsp tabasco
1/2 cup unsweetened Kikkoman soy milk
1/2 cup Daiya cheddar cheese shreds + extra for topping

Cook the pasta as directed in a large pot.
While pasta is cooking, in a medium pot over low heat, mix together pasta sauce, Boca crumbles, chili powder, cumin, and tabasco stirring well after each addition. Add soy milk and Daiya shreds, stir and remove from heat.
Drain pasta and transfer sauce into large pot. Mix in macaroni. Transfer individual portions to bowls, top with Daiya shreds, and microwave for 30 seconds or transfer contents of large pot into a casserole, top with Daiya shreds, and bake for 10-15 minutes at 425 degrees.

Altered from http://vegweb.com/recipes/healthier-hamburger-helper

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Vegan Baked Vegetable Medley with Yakitori Sauce

3 Japanese eggplants, sliced
2 green bell peppers, chopped into 1" squares
2 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
1/2 of a small kabocha squash, chopped into 1" squares
2 packages broiled tofu, chopped into 1" squares
24oz baby portabello mushrooms (2 packages)
2 bottles yakitori sauce