25 Vegan Chinese Recipes - Vegan Richa (2024)

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Chinese dishes make great one pot meals and are generally easy to put together once you have some sauces around. The recipes also work well with different vegan proteins as tofu, tempeh, fake meats, beans, chickpeas and lentils and of course loads of veggies. Here are a fewamazing Vegan Chinese or rather Chinese inspired recipes to get you started!

Happy Chinese New Year to all who are celebrating.

Kung Pao Lentils.Adjust heat to preference.

Sichuan tofu with Garlic Sauce – Fat Free Vegan Kitchen

Sweet and Sour Chickpeas, Broccoli and Peppers.

Hoisin Tofu and Noodles with from scratch hoisin sauce – 30 Mins

1 pot Lo Mein with everyday ingredients

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Faux Pork Wonton soup– Olives for Dinner

no refined sugar

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Steamed Purple Potato Buns – Vegan Miam

Indochinese Chilli Tofu “paneer”

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Baked Orange Tofu with amazing Orange Sauce.

Kung Pao Cauliflower.Adjust heat to preference.

Hoisin tofu and Mushrooms over Cauliflower rice –Connoisseurus Veg

Orange Tofu and Peppers

Baked General Tsos Tofu Sandwich

Siumai dumplings filled with broccoli and zucchini in garlic sauce

General Tso’s Cauliflower or Tofu– Olives for Dinner

Vegan Egg drop Soup

Celery Black Pepper Tofu

Baked Spring Rolls – Divine Healthy Food.

Sweet and Sour Crispy Soy Curls – Olives for Dinner

Cashew Tofu Stir fry– 1 Pot

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Crispy Tofu with Black Bean Sauce –Connoisseurus Veg

Sesame Tofu – The V word

Potstickers with Sweet and Sour Tempeh

Chinese Cabbage, 5 spice seitan and fermented black beans – The Taste space

Spring Vegetable Potstickers and Sweet Dipping Sauce– The First Mess

Crispy Orange Cauliflower

Hot and Sour Soup – Vedged Out

Sweet and Sour Cauliflower – The V word

Veggie Garlic Fried Rice.

Scallion Pancakes– Connoisseurus veg

Chinese Fried Rice – Simple Vegan Blog

Sweet and Sour Lentils and Mango in lettuce wraps.

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  1. Janet

    I love everything that I,m looking at. Especially Siumai dumplings, Orange Tofu, Kung Pao Lentils and Low Mein noodles. Never made dumplings before so I might start there after I get ingredients for next food prep week-end. Today making your Chocolate cake with ganoche layers and topping. I feel like I eat like a queen. 5 Star***** all the way!

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  2. Kin

    The Kung Pao Lentil recipe was SUPERB! I didn’t even use any oil, I can’t imagine how incredible it is WITH oil!!! I have never made any of your recipes that haven’t been delicious, flavorful, and successful. Thank you Vegan Richa, please keep creating.

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    • Vegan Richa Support

      i love your enthusiasm

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  3. Becky

    Oh, my gosh…seriously just by looking and reading the recipes I give you five stars without even trying them – yet.

    Thanks, a million.

    Becky

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  4. Sidney

    Hi Richa, I’ve just discovered your blog and recipes and they look absolutely awesome. I was just wondering if you are able to note when you can omit oil or replace it with a non-oil type substitute. I am a recent convert to the vegan world and its health benefits but I have also come across a lot of information regarding the dangers in consuming oil (all of them unfortunately!) If I can can live off your recipes minus oil, I will be a very happy chappy! Regards Sidney

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    • Richa

      Hi Sidney, I have a post with tips on how to make Indian food without oil. Many of those tips apple to other cuisine recipes as well. https://www.veganricha.com/2016/01/how-to-cook-indian-food-without-oil-oil-free-dal-tadka-recipe.html I cook both ways, with and without and some recipes have oil-free label if they are made without.

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  5. Yanine

    Wow this is a great post! I just bought your book with indian food. Really like it 🙂

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  6. Q

    Just letting you know that Massaman curry is Thai, not Chinese!

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  7. NotBuyingIt

    You know your stuff! Don’t you? I am super excited to try all of these! You are a lifesaver for a vegan stranded in Berlin with a really poor selection of Chinese restaurants 🙁 I’ll be looking out for that book too…

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    • Richa

      Awesome! <3

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  8. Hansa

    Hi Richa i like your all recipe i make vegan i love thanks

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  9. Dave

    Hi Vegan Richa and thank you so much! I have been creating my own Chinese-inspired recipes. Between house stock, fish sauce, and indifference or communication difficulty on many restaurants’ part, I was unsure any restaurant I tried was making truly vegan food for my family. So, this is really unexpected and a great find!! So many dishes to try. I enjoy your book but thank you as well for all the diverse recipes on FB!

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    • Richa

      Thanks! So glad you like these too. Some of these might be in my next cookbook!

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  10. Cassie Tran

    Chinese New Year did pass already, but that doesn’t give any excuse to NOT enjoy some more Chinese food! I like that there are so many vegan options when it comes to Chinese cuisine. You can make so much and not sacrifice any flavor at all!

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  11. Diane

    Your celery black pepper tofu is delicious and a regular at our house. Love your cookbook too. Thanks for all the great recipes. Happy New Year!

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    • Richa

      Thats Awesome!

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  12. janet @ the taste space

    Thank you for the link love, Richa. Everything shared here looks delicious. What a feast.

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  13. Sophia @Veggies Don't Bite

    OMG Richa! All of these look so good!! I love Chinese food, must put this lineup on my list of meals to try! So many awesome ones to pick from.

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  14. Kim A.

    Will try the orange cauliflower recipe this weekend. Thanks!

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  15. Corey

    Could you kindly share the recipe for Broccoli w/ Garlic sauce?

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    • Richa

      its linked on the post.

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      • Amy

        I cannot find it either………….

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        • Richa

          https://www.veganricha.com/2011/06/shumaisiumai-dumplings-filled-with.html

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25 Vegan Chinese Recipes - Vegan Richa (2024)

FAQs

What Chinese dish is vegan? ›

Some examples include: Mapo Tofu: A spicy and flavorful dish made with tofu and fermented black beans, typically served with rice. Buddha's Delight (Luohan Zhai): A mix of various vegetables, mushrooms, and tofu, usually cooked with soy sauce or other flavorful sauces.

Does Chinese do vegan food? ›

There is a common misconception that Chinese cuisine is not very vegan-friendly…and the truth is, it can be very heavy on chicken, pork and seafood. While it's easy enough to swap out animal ingredients from most recipes, there are actually a fair few traditional recipes that are in fact 100% plant-based.

How many Chinese are vegan? ›

Some estimates have suggested that 4-5% of China's population identifies as vegetarian or vegan. With a population of over 1.4 billion, this translates to anywhere from 56 to 70 million people.

Is Chinese white rice vegan? ›

In general, yes, although not a vegetable, rice is a vegan food that belongs to the grains family which includes rye, oats, and barley.

Which country is #1 for vegans? ›

India. Three of India's major religions — Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism — teach the practice of ahimsa, or non-violence towards all beings. Because of this religious tradition, India has the highest percentage of vegetarians out of all the countries in the world.

What country is mainly vegan? ›

United Kingdom

Compared to all the countries in the world, the UK has the most vegans.

Which country has most vegan dishes? ›

10 Most Vegan-Friendly Countries In The World
  • India. India's cuisine is known for its vibrant colours and rich spices, making it an excellent option for those following a vegan diet. ...
  • United Kingdom. ...
  • Ethiopia. ...
  • Australia. ...
  • Sri Lanka. ...
  • Germany. ...
  • Indonesia. ...
  • Taiwan.

What Chinese dishes are dairy free? ›

Anything made with Rice or Rice Noodles are both gluten and dairy free. Anything made with Chow fun (wide noodles) and Mei fun (thin noodles) both work. Since it seems that 90% the Chinese population is said to be lactose intolerant, there is no butter, no milk, or cheese in mainstream Chinese recipes.

Which Chinese dishes are vegetarian? ›

Some common choices include:
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls: Crispy rolls filled with assorted vegetables.
  • Vegetable Stir-Fry:Mixed vegetables wok-fried with flavorful sauces.
  • Mapo Tofu:Tofu in a spicy, flavorful sauce often containing minced mushrooms and green onions.
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Are any Chinese noodles vegan? ›

At its core, chow mein noodles are made from wheat and water, which are vegan-friendly ingredients. However, the devil's in the details when you eat out or pick up a ready-made version. Some chow mein dishes may include animal-derived ingredients, such as eggs in the noodles or meat and seafood as part of the stir-fry.

What are non dairy Chinese dishes? ›

Non-Dairy Chinese Main Dishes
  • Easy Hand-Pulled Noodles. 119 Reviews.
  • Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork, 叉烧肉) 116 Reviews.
  • Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce (红烧茄子) 369 Reviews.
  • Duck de Marietta (The Best Slow Roast Duck) 157 Reviews.
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken (Without Deep-Frying) 126 Reviews.
  • Chinese Braised Pork Trotters (红烧猪蹄)

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