These were the tacos I made for my final dish in culinary school! These Gochujang Cauliflower Tacos are heavily inspired by Korean, Japanese, and Mexican flavors. I also really love making fried cauliflower, which I have done in a few recipes in the past, so when we were tasked to create a final dish with […] The post Gochujang Cauliflower Tacos appeared first on The Foodie Takes Flight ..read more

These Seared Leeks and Mushrooms with Miso Butter Lemon Sauce is packed with the rich umami flavors of the miso and butter with a refreshing kick from the lemon. Serve this as a tasty side with a main, or enjoy with some pasta or risotto.  SEARED LEEKS AND MUSHROOMS I’ve really been enjoying the texture […] The post Seared Leeks and Mushrooms with Miso Butter and Lemon appeared first on The Foodie Takes Flight ..read more

Because who doesn’t love garlic? This roasted garlic miso noodle soup is heavily inspired by Japanese ramen and miso soup. It’s incredibly easy to put together yet packed with so much garlicky goodness and umami from miso paste. The soup base is light and silky yet rich and flavorful. Topped with seared king oyster mushrooms […] The post Roasted Garlic Miso Noodle Soup with Seared King Oyster Mushrooms appeared first on The Foodie Takes Flight ..read more

A comforting bowl of Soba (Bucket Noodles) Soup with Ginger Mushrooms. The buckwheat noodles are in a light yet tasty broth and topped with ginger mushrooms, tofu seasoned with salt and togarashi (Japanese spice blend), green onions, sesame seeds, and sesame oil.  INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED FOR THIS NOODLE SOUP SOY GINGER MUSHROOMS TOFU WHAT TYPE […] The post Soba Noodle Soup with Soy Ginger Mushrooms appeared first on The Foodie Takes Flight ..read more

There’s something about enjoying a warm and comforting bowl of noodles in a rich and tasty broth. I personally love noodles soups and ramen any time of the year – even in the middle of summer when I have to sweat through the preparation of a bowl! It’s still worth it regardless. These are also relatively easy to prepare and are great for those easy meals on busy days. These are Vegan Ramen and Noodle Soup Recipes you need to try from my website. The list is ever growing and these recipes are from a few years back up until the first quarter of 2024. 11 VEGAN RAMEN AND NOODLE RECIPES: These rec ..read more

There are days when I crave thick chewy udon noodles and rich, thick sauce so this Easy Saucy Udon Noodles recipe was born. The udon noodles are cooked in this thick, flavorful sauce packed with vegetables and protein of your choice. The sauce is inspired by thick Chinese birthday noodle sauces we make at home and is thickened with some corn starch for more body to better coat the noodles. INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED UDON 2 servings frozen sanuki udon SAUCE 1.5 cup room temperature water 1 tbsp dark soy sauce 3 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp vegetarian ..read more

Different flavors and textures make this Miso Orzo with Gochujang Chickpeas and Teriyaki Mushrooms a really satisfying meal. You get a hearty umami-packed miso orzo paired with sweet and spicy chickpeas plus savory oyster mushrooms that also gives this recipe an extra bite and meaty texture. This recipe is easy to put together and requires 1 pan (or pot) plus an oven or air fryer to cook the chickpeas! 3 COMPONENTS TO THIS DISH Miso orzo – so simple but with a kick of umami and hint of acidity from a squeeze of lemon juice! Gochujang chickpeas – sweet and spicy with a slight crunch! Teriyaki ..read more

These Miso Garlic King Oyster Mushrooms are inspired by the grilled king oyster mushrooms at Taiwanese night markets. I sliced the mushrooms into 2-inch thick pieces that made the mushrooms pieces appear like scallops. I then seared these to release excess moisture before cooking down the mushroom “scallop” pieces in an umami sweet-savory sauce with white miso paste, sake, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar. I then finished the mushrooms with vegan butter and garlic. Topped these with furikake and chives then served it over rice. KING OYSTER MUSHROOM “SCALLOPS” I sliced the mushrooms into 2-inch t ..read more

This Chinese Hot Pot Sauce is an integral part of the hot pot experience. A lot of Chinese hot pot or shabu-shabu places offer sauce stations where you can prepare your own dipping sauce. HOT POT OR SHABU-SHABU SAUCE My easy homemade sauce is a rich mix of Chinese sesame paste, Chinese black vinegar, soy sauce, veg oyster sauce, sugar, chili oil, garlic, green onions, and a few other ingredients that make this sauce incredibly fragrant and tasty. Dipping pieces of cooked vegetables or tofu into this sauce is makes it so addicting. Check out my other post on Chinese Hot Pot at home! INGREDIENT ..read more

This Dan Dan-Style Udon recipe is inspired by (as the name suggests) Chinese Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles! I put together the rich and spicy sauce I love from dan dan noodles with chewy Japanese sanuki udon to create an incredibly satisfying recipe. These Dan Dan-Style Udon Noodles are easy to make – just mix the sauce, stir-fry the tofu (which you can do in advance) to make the mince, prepare the udon, and put everything together! DAN DAN NOODLES Dan Dan Noodles are from Chinese Sichuan cuisine distinct for its rich, spicy, and numbing sauce – the numbing heat from Sichuan peppercorns. It’s serve ..read more