Date: 07/05/2025 07/06/2025
Location: Star Ocean Meditation Center
Teacher: Otto Huang
Weekly Buddhist Cuisine Menu
Braised Vegetarian Meat with Cilantro
Summary：
This is a fragrant and tender vegetarian dish, where plant-based meat absorbs the unique aroma of cilantro, making it a flavorful and nutritious option.
Ingredients：
Vegetarian meat 200g (soy protein-based, soaked and cut into chunks)
Cilantro 100g (chopped)
Red bell pepper 50g (sliced)
Soy sauce 1 tbsp
Vegetarian oyster sauce 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
White pepper powder to taste
Cooking oil 1 tbsp
Water as needed
Instructions：
1.Prepare ingredients:
Soak the vegetarian meat, squeeze out excess water, and cut into chunks. Wash and chop the cilantro, and slice the red bell pepper.
2.Pan-fry vegetarian meat:
Heat a little oil in a pan, add the vegetarian meat, and pan-fry over low heat until slightly golden. Set aside.
3.Stir-fry red bell pepper:
Add more oil to the pan, stir-fry the red bell pepper until slightly softened.
4.Braising:
Add the pan-fried vegetarian meat, then season with soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, salt, and white pepper powder. Stir well and add water. Simmer for 5 minutes until fully infused with flavors.
5.Finishing:
Add the chopped cilantro, toss quickly, and turn off the heat once the cilantro slightly wilts. Serve immediately.
