We love beetroot. It strengthens the heart, improves circulation, purifies the blood, benefits the liver, and can ease menstruation. If you can buy it raw and cook it yourself (simply boil) then this dish will be even more nutritious - and even tastier too.50g...
Following our Chinese theme, but totally vegan, and suitable for most Ayurvedic diets, here is a simple seasonal recipe to add a zing to that staple, the humble potato. Though actually China has a very different relationship to the potato than the west, seeing it as a...
The beauty of this recipe is that it complements the bitter flavour of the leaves with four other flavours. Serves 4 with other dishes | Prep time: 5 mins | Cooking time: 10 mins2 heads of radicchio, chicory, or a pack of curly kale 1-2 pieces dried red chilli 1 tsp...
You can use a mixture of raw vegetables in this recipe. The use of the spices makes it suitable for all doshas (in moderation). I have included my favourite combination in this recipe. Serves roughly 4 | Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 15 minsPlace the shredded...
An unusual but very cleansing ‘cooked salad’ or side dish. This simple starter is often served on street stands in China. Both TCM and Ayurveda promote celery for its cooling and cleansing properties. Serves 4 as a side dish | Prep time: overnight | Cooking time: 10...
This was one of the first dishes I learned to cook in China. The name means ‘fish fragrant’ but no worries, it is totally vegan. It features a famous ‘fish sauce’ which is slightly spicy yet sweet and sour, providing an amazing contrast of flavours. The wood ear...
This simple vegetarian dish was adapted from a Chinese favourite by my eldest son. The concept of ‘wraps’ is very popular in cultures where dishes are shared. I seldom use meat substitutes but a plant based ‘minced meat’ is the best option in this instance. It makes...
This is Chinese comfort food, nourishing and easy to digest. It is eaten in many parts of Asia but it can take people in the West a little out of their comfort zone. I have included some common topping options but if you would like to experiment with more specialised...