Exploring the Diverse and Delicious Vegetarian Ethnic Food Experience (VZ 87)

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we take a look at the vegetarian and vegan offerings of several ethnic cuisines, including Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and more.  We also make you aware of some of the “hidden” non-veg aspects of foods from these cultures.

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Here’s what we mention in this episode:

•  Food Babe (Vani Hari)

Resources Used for this Episode

• Ethnic Vegan
• Veg Recipes of India

• Indian

  • Cauliflower & Potatoes: “Aloo Gobi”
  • Lauki Kofta
  • Vegan Samosas (Baked, Not Fried!)

• Mexican

  • Vickie’s Spicy Guacamole
  • Healthier Nachos
  • Chile-Lime Tortilla Chips

• Thai

  • Thai Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce
  • Vegetarian Thai Red Curry with Squash
  • Vegetarian Thai Noodles (Pad See Ew)

• Chinese

  • Extra Vegetable Fried Rice

• Japanese

  • Maki Rolls

• Polish

  • Vegetarian Borscht
  • Vegan Cheese and Potato Pierogi

• Middle Eastern

  • Hummus
  • Better Than Restaurant Falafel (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Quotes of the Week

People who don’t travel cannot have a global view, all they see is what’s in front of them. Those people cannot accept new things because all they know is where they live.

— Martin Yan

Thanks for listening!

Peace and Veggies,
Vickie and Larissa