Shiok! by Terry Tan & Christopher Tan

Author:Terry Tan & Christopher Tan
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 0-7946-0095-6
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Lohan Chai Buddha’s Vegetarian Feast

A slightly simplified version; the original contains 18 ingredients that symbolize Buddha’s 18 disciples. This rich and filling vegetarian dish is especially cheered at reunion dinner on the eve of Chinese New Year, and is appreciated for its flavor by any Chinese household, whatever their religion.

20 mange-tout, topped and tailed

20 French beans, sliced

1 large carrot, sliced thinly

12 Chinese mushrooms, soaked in, hot water 1 hour and halved

1 can straw mushrooms, drained

1 can gingko nuts, drained

1 can lotus seeds, drained

200 g (7 oz) bok choy (Chinese cabbage), cut into broad strips

4 pieces sweet beancurd wafers (tim choke), rinse in warm water and cut into thin strips

small handful of black moss fungus (fatt choi)

4 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 cloves garlic, crushed

5 slices ginger

3 cubes fermented red beancurd (lam yee)

2 tablespoons hoi sin sauce

2 tablespoons light soy sauce

1 liter (4 cups) water

1 Wash and cut up all vegetables. Rinse and thoroughly drain straw mushrooms, gingko nuts, and lotus seeds. Rinse beancurd wafers in warm water and snip into 1-cm (½-in) wide strips with scissors. Soak black moss fungus in tepid water for 5 minutes, then drain well.

2 Heat oil in a wok over high heat and fry garlic and ginger for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Reduce heat to low and add fermented beancurd. Mash lightly with wok ladle and add hoi sin sauce, soy sauce, and all vegetables. Stir well and add water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until gravy is rich and thick and vegetables are tender. Serve hot.

Note This can keep for several days refrigerated. Reheat fully to serve.

Serves 4-6

Cooking time: 35 mins

Preparation time: 20 mins

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