LO HAN JAI - BUDDHIST VEGETARIAN STEW
Lo Han Jai, also known as "Buddhist Vegetarian Stew," is traditionally served on the first day of the lunar Chinese New Year, to cleanse the body. Since ingredients for Lo Han Jai are not easily available in most food markets, this is a simplified version. Although the list of ingredients appear lengthy, once everything is gathered, the cooking is easy. This recipe comes from the Wok Wiz (San Francisco, CA) website and is copyrighted by Wok Wiz -- the URL is http://www.wokwiz.com/recipes/lo_han_jai.html
Provided by Gandalf The White
Categories Stew
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Soak the mushrooms in hot water for 10 minutes; squeeze out the excess water; then remove stems and leave the mushrooms whole. Reserve the soaking water.
- Soak the cloud ears in warm water until soft (about 10 minutes), then cut into smaller pieces.
- Boil the bean thread in water to cover for 5 minutes, then drain.
- To prep the snow peas, remove the strings, then cut into thin slivers.
- Mix the water and cornstarch to form a slurry for thickening. The cornstarch will continue to settle out, so you'll need to stir this again just before you use it.
- Heat wok until smoky. Add vegetable oil. Stir-fry mushrooms, cloud ears, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, carrot, cabbage and cook for 3-4 minutes over high heat.
- Add bean thread and broth. Cover and cook for 5 minutes over low heat.
- Add tofu, bean sprouts, snow peas and soy sauce. Cover and simmer for two minutes.
- Stir the water and cornstarch mixture, then add to the pan to form a light gravy, adjusting if necessary.
- Drizzle with sesame oil.
- Note: Traditional Lo Han Jai ingredients include: ginkgo nuts, lotus root, dried oysters, lily stems, seaweed hair, fried tofu, and dried bean curd sticks. If you live near an oriental market, you may be able to get these; if not, this simplified recipe will give you a sense of the dish.
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Ganga Kattel
[email protected]This stew is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll use less chili next time.
Muhammad Aneeq
[email protected]I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes, and this lo han jai definitely fits the bill. It's packed with vegetables and it's so flavorful.
Emon Kumar
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some leftover rice in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.
Emily Neketin
[email protected]I love the versatility of this recipe. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.
Syed Shafiq
[email protected]This stew is perfect for a crowd. I made it for a party and everyone loved it.
Umair Jadoon
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my stew turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much liquid.
Leikan Bree Donegan
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new recipes to try. This lo han jai is definitely a keeper. It's delicious and healthy.
rafaila de la rama
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The stew is so delicious and flavorful.
denise mcbride
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my stew didn't turn out as thick as I would have liked. I think I'll add some cornstarch next time.
Khushi Marasini
[email protected]I found that this stew was a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Zain Ul Hassan
[email protected]I love the addition of the lotus seeds. They add a nice crunch and nutty flavor to the stew.
Samak Mand
[email protected]This stew is so comforting and homey. It's perfect for a cold winter night.
Sheikh Mostofa
[email protected]I made this stew for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Agber Faustina
[email protected]This stew is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with all sorts of healthy goodness.
Franklyn Burke
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a truly delicious and satisfying meal.
Rezarta Rohani
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some carrots, celery, and bok choy that were about to go bad, and they were perfect in this stew.
Michele Medina
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but this stew was so good I didn't even miss the meat. The combination of vegetables and spices was perfect.
Sultan muj Eer safi
[email protected]This lo han jai was a delight! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the texture of the shiitake mushrooms.