Vegan Mofo #15 Korean Kimchi Scallion Lettuce Salad

Date: October 15, 2012
Author: BeyondNFinity™
Categories: Salad, Vegetables
Comments: 3 Replies

So Fresh, Clean, and Exciting!!!

Let’s here it for salad. Yes, a good ‘ole typical green salad with a twist.

I love salad. It’s one of those meals where you can pull together any kind of vegetable and create a meal whether it be for lunch or dinner.

I also love Korean food. As a vegan, a lot traditional Korean meals aren’t vegan, although some of their vegetable sides (banchan) are vegan. Plus when you go to a really good Korean restaurant that search banchan before your main dish comes, you can try a little of everything and they will refill the banchan. It’s that cool?!

I created this recipes when I decided that I wanted a salad for a quick meal. When I opened the refrigerator door, my kimchi stared back at me and the creation of this dish was born. Have fun. Be creative.

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Vegan Mofo #15 Korean Kimchi Scallion Lettuce Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of romaine lettuce
  • 3 tomatoes, julienne
  • 3 cucumbers, julienne
  • 3 green onions, shredded or sliced thinly
  • 1 green onion, sliced thinly
  • 1 cup kimchi, chopped
  • 1/4 cup kimchi juice
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Wash, dry and chop romaine lettuce. Place into bowl.
  2. Wash, dry and julienne tomatoes. Place into bowl.
  3. Wash dry and julienne cucumbers. Place into bowl.
  4. Wash, dry and shred 3 green onions. Place into bowl.
  5. Drizzle kimchi juice over salad.
  6. Toss.
  7. Measure about 1 cup kimchi and chop into bite size pieces. Place over salad.
  8. Thinly slice one green onion. Sprinkle over top.
  9. Drizzle with sesame oil.
  10. Serve.
https://www.beyondnfinity.com/korean-kimchi-scallion-lettuce-salad/

Vegan Mofo #12 Korean Baked Tofu with Spicy Sauce

Date: October 12, 2012
Author: BeyondNFinity™
Categories: Tofu
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Wonderful Side Dish

This Korean dish is usually pan-fried or steamed tofu topped with a lovely spicy sauce. I chose to bake it to lessen the amount of oil used.

Tofu or dubu as the Koreans call it is quite popular in Korea. It is used in many dishes all over Korea. When I shop at my local Korean market – Woo Sung Oriental Food Mart – sometimes they have already in house prepared containers of this dish that i snatch up right away. Yum!!!

 

 

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Vegan Mofo #12 Korean Baked Tofu with Spicy Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 package of water packed tofu
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons of agave
  • 2 teaspoons red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon jalepeno, diced
  • 1 green onion or scallion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

    Tofu (Dubu)
  1. Drain and remove tofu from packaging.
  2. Slice into 10 pieces or slabs.
  3. Place on a lightly oiled baking pan.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes.
    5. Spicy Sauce
  5. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, agave, diced red bell pepper, diced, jalepeno, green onion, and sesame seeds to a bowl.
  6. Mix.
  7. Set aside.
    8. Presentation
  8. Once tofu is ready, place five pieces of tofu one slightly over the other onto a plate.
  9. Spoon on some of the spicy sauce over top.
  10. Serve with rice.
https://www.beyondnfinity.com/korean-baked-tofu-with-spicy-sauce/

Vegan Mofo #11 Dubu Ssambap (Tofu w/Condiments Wrapped)

Date: October 11, 2012
Author: BeyondNFinity™
Categories: Tofu
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I Said a Hip Hop. The Hippie. The Hippie To The Hip Hip  Hoppa Ya Don’t Stop Rockin’ To The Bang Bang Boogie Said Up Jumps The Boogie To The Rhythm Of The Boogie The Beat.

Gotta wrap? THE best wraps are those that are both healthy and tasty all at the same time. There are all sorts of wraps out there made with all kinds of ingredients. The most out there are those made with burrito shells made of different colors and flours. Yet when you add creamy fillings on top of meats mixed in, it can become heavy and unhealthy.

The Koreans have excellent wraps where you get something common like lettuce – a little veg – as well as your protein of choice. You also add different condiments or toppings, fold it up, stuff it all in your mouth and it’s culinary heaven.

I don’t eat animal proteins yet I do eat a lot of tofu which the Koreans love their dubu as well. So I chose to make this dish with an ingredient that absorbs flavors like crazy of whatever you throw at it. What did I choose? I went for a kimchi juice. Yet, gochujang with a little water added can do it.

The most work you will have to do is the prep for the condiments or toppings. The shredding of the green onions, julienne carrots and radish, marinade tofu, and make rice. Also make some ssamjang. Which is a combination of gochujang (red pepper paste) and doenjang (soybean paste) with garlic, sesame oil, and a little sweetner, if you like.

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Vegan Mofo #11 Dubu Ssambap (Tofu w/Condiments Wrapped)

Ingredients

  • 1 package of extra firm tofu, drained
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweetner (vegan sugar or agave)
  • 1 bunch green leaf leuttce
  • sesame leaves
    • Scallion Salad
  • 5 green onions, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru (red pepper powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
    • Ssamjang
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (red pepper paste)
  • 2 tablespoons doenjang (soybean paste)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sweetner (vegan sugar alternative)
  • radish kimchi
  • julienne carrots (optional)

Instructions

    Scallion Salad
  1. Shredded green onions.
  2. Place shredded green onions in a bowl.
  3. Add gochugaru, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix. Set aside.
    4. Ssamjang
  4. Place gochujang, doenjang, garlic, sesame oil, and sweetner in a bowl. Mix. Set aside.
    5. Marinade
  5. Place gochujamg, rice vinegar, and sweetner into a bowl. Mix. Set aside.
    6. Tofu
  6. Drain and remove tofu from packaging, rinse and squeeze gently.
  7. Slice tofu into 10 pieces. Place into marinade bowl. Marinade 5 or 10 minutes.
  8. Grill or baked 20 minutes.
    9. Presentation
  9. Place a lettuce leaf on a plate or in hand.
  10. Place a sesame leaf on the lettuce leaf.
  11. Next a little rice.
  12. Place a piece of tofu.
  13. Dress the lettuce wrap with a little radish kimchi, a little julienne carrots, and a little scallion salad. Top with ssamjang.
  14. Wrap into a bundle and eat.
https://www.beyondnfinity.com/dubu-ssambap-tofu-wcondiments-wrapped/

This is a basic recipe that can be used with any protein. It is also a great dish for a family gathering.

Happy Eating!

 

Vegan Mofo #10 DubuJjim (Korean Vegan “Egg” Custard)

Date: October 10, 2012
Author: BeyondNFinity™
Categories: Tofu
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Korean Quiche!

Did I get your attention? Yeah, I know I did.

The Koreans has a dish for just about everything. Kind of like Louisianians. Actually, the food ingredients are very similar, yet we’ll get into that another recipe.

Instead, let’s try our hands at a really great vegan alternative to the Gyeran Jjim – Korean Steamed “Egg” Custard. Gyeran Jjim is a popular Korean steamed egg casserole side dish that can be served at any meal.

I needed another side dish to go with dinner and I had long thought that I could make a vegan version. My first thought was, “We scramble tofu, why not steam it in a ramekin. So, the tofu started calling me. Really the original is just eggs and veggies or meat or seafood. Or just simply eggs and green onions. I  chose this route.

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Vegan Mofo #10 Dubu Jjim (Korean Vegan “Egg” Custard)

Ingredients

  • 1 package of firm or extra firm tofu, not silken or soft
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper or 1/4 teaspoon gochugaru
  • 1 thin slice of red bell pepper, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place a pot with water and a steamer basket on stove on med high.
  2. Place tofu, water, and turmeric into a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth.
  3. Pour mixture into a bowl. Add green onions, soy sauce, and pepper.
  4. Divide mixture between 4 ramekins. Place 5 pieces in a decorative manner on top of each mixture.
  5. Steam for about 20 - 25 minutes.
  6. Serve warm.
https://www.beyondnfinity.com/dubu-jjim-korean-vegan-egg-custard/

Vegan Mofo #9 Soybean Sprout Soup

Date: October 9, 2012
Author: BeyondNFinity™
Categories: Soup
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Sick Day!!!

Actually sick day started Sunday afternoon and is still with me. I have a cold. How I got a cold is beyond me. I blame it on not eating kimchi everyday for a couple of weeks. I ran out and had to make more, however, at the same time, I didn’t eat any. Yet, when I’m stressed, I do wear myself down and illness can happen. With that being said, I only had enough enough to get something hot to drink. Hence, the soybean sprout soup.

 

The Koreans have been known to say this soup is great for hangovers.

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Vegan Mofo #9 Soybean Sprout Soup

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of soybean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup onion, sliced thinly
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kelp granules
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Rinse soybean sprouts in water. Pick out bad sprouts, if any.
  2. Place sprouts in pot to saute.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of onions and continue to saute until onions caramelize slightly.
  4. Add garlic, soy sauce or tamari and 6 cups of water, making sure to scrap any bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Boil for 30 minutes.
  6. Add green onions and sesame oil.
  7. Boil 5 minutes.
  8. Serve.
https://www.beyondnfinity.com/soybean-sprout-soup/

 

Vegan Mofo #7 Happy Time Biscuits

Date: October 7, 2012
Author: BeyondNFinity™
Categories: Bread, Breakfast
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Good Morning! Good Morning! To You, and You and You!

I call these happy time biscuits because when you take a bite, your face will light up and you’ll feel like you’re in heaven or at least just happy! These biscuits can be made anytime of day and night to accompany a multitude of dishes. You can even add a little sugar to them, split in half and top each half with any kind of cooked fruit and you’ll have a nice southern treat. Ooo, yum!

Do I need to say anymore? Did you say you needed more incentive to make these with your tofu scramble, hash browns, and vegan sausage? How’s this?

Okay, I’ll stop playing with your emotions. You know you wanna try these, right?

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Vegan Mofo #7 Happy Time Biscuits

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons vegan margarine
  • 3/4 cup non-dairy milk (almond, rice, soy milk)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Place flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk to mix and create air.
  3. Using a fork or even a pastry blender, mix in vegan margarine until evenly distributed. It's okay if there are chunks of vegan margarine, just makes for lovely flavor in the end.
  4. Add non-dairy milk.
  5. Place dough onto a floured surface. Basically, lightly coat each of dough with flour. Make sure not to handle the dough too much, you don't want tough biscuits.
  6. Roll out dough to desired thickness (not too thin though)
  7. Using a floured biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits.
  8. Place biscuits on a lightly vegan margarine baking dish or pan.
  9. Bake for about 12- 17 minutes or golden brown.
https://www.beyondnfinity.com/happy-time-biscuits/

 

Vegan Mofo #6 Japchae (Sweet Potato Noodles w/ Stir-Fried Vegetables)

Date: October 6, 2012
Author: BeyondNFinity™
Categories: Noodles, Tofu
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Stir Fry, Vegetables, and Noodles! YUMMM!!!

Say that really fast several times. Stir fry, vegetables, and noodles. Stir fry, vegetable, and noodles. Stir fry, vegetables, and noodles. Oh my!!!

I LOVE Korean food, always have. The wonderful balance of flavors. The simplicity of ingredients that come together to create amazing meals. Once all the prep is done, dishes are prepared with ease.

One dish that can take a short time to prepare once all the prep is done. Japchae!

Japchae is a simple noodle dish filled with stir-fried vegetables served at special occasions. It can be a side dish or a main dish. As well as it is served with rice. In the past it was only vegetables. Traditionally, it is made with mushrooms, onions, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, beef, and spinach. Yet, this is a vegan version, so the beef is out. Really, this dish is made with any vegetable you can find and then topped off with sesame seeds.

I generally don’t keep spinach in the house. I usually use kale. which to me is heartier and works well with the flavors of sesame oil and soy sauce. However, I didn’t have kale nor mushrooms in the house. So I used what I had which was broccoli and tofu.

Instead of stir-frying the vegetables, I steam the vegetables, bake the tofu, boil the noodles, and then prepare it all in a bowl with soy sauce, sesame oil, a little sugar – I use agave. It can be served hot or at room temperature.

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Vegan Mofo #6 Japchae (Sweet Potato Noodles w/Vegetable Stir Fry)

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet potato noodles or cellophane noodles
  • 1 small onion, cut in half, sliced thin
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound fresh broccoli
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

    Noodles
  1. Boil noodles according to the package. Drain. Add a little sesame oil to prevent sticking.
    2. Vegetables
  2. Heat skillet, enamel cast iron pot, or wok to medium-high. Add all prepped vegetables.
  3. Stir-fry until softened and slightly browned for about 4 minutes.
    4. Tofu
  4. Slice tofu.
  5. Either bake in a 400ºF for 30 minutes or stir-fry until brown in the same skillet as the vegetables once vegetables are done.
    6. Assembly
  6. Quickly add noodles, remaining sesame oil, and soy sauce or tamari. Cook for 1 minute more.
  7. Serve hot or at room temperature.
https://www.beyondnfinity.com/japchae-sweet-potato-noodles-w-stir-fried-vegetables/