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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Samim Mhia
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be great for a potluck or party.
Naveed Khand
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my stew turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much water.
Manik
[email protected]This recipe is a good starting point, but I think it needs some tweaking. I would add more vegetables and maybe some different spices.
Ronke Isabella
[email protected]I'm not a fan of vegetarian stews, but this one was actually pretty good. I might make it again sometime.
Ans Mohiuddin
[email protected]This stew was okay, but it wasn't anything special. I probably won't make it again.
kusal manusara
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. I think there are easier ways to make a vegetarian stew.
osama baloch
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. The broth was a bit too bland for my taste.
Ben C
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!
Shonuar Islam
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table in no time.
MD. Monir Khan
[email protected]This stew is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter night.
Sami FF
[email protected]I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always delicious.
Nomonde Nomonde
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great! I especially liked the addition of the lotus root and water chestnuts. They added a nice crunch to the dish.
Dismas Ogola
[email protected]I made this stew for a group of friends, and everyone loved it! Even the meat-eaters were impressed. I'll definitely be making this again.
Angela Mouton
[email protected]This Lo Han Jai was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was a delicious and hearty stew that was perfect for a cold winter night.
danish Boxer
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I was really impressed with this stew. It was so flavorful and satisfying, I didn't even miss the meat. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
serrene turpin
[email protected]This Lo Han Jai is an absolute delight! The flavors are so complex and harmonious, and the texture is perfect. I especially loved the variety of vegetables, each one contributing its own unique flavor and texture to the dish.