Chap Chai (Vegetarian Stir-fry)
The taste of the temple. Shojin stir-fry with mushrooms, vegetables and yuba
Description
A Vietnamese Buddhist vegetarian stir-fry (An Chay) eaten on specific lunar days, loaded with mushrooms, tofu, yuba, and vegetables.
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Key spices
Soy sauce(No fish sauce)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Fried tofu, Yuba, Oyster sauce
Pairing
White Rice
Trivia
Vietnam has many 'Chay' (vegetarian) restaurants, highly developed in making 'mock meats' out of plant-based ingredients.
Eating tips & etiquette
Very light as no animal broth (like Nuoc Cham) is used; enjoyed as a gentle-tasting side dish for rice.
Allergen
Soy