Bhindi Masala

1. Bhindi Masala

2. Chapati

3. Mushroom Masala

4. Onion

Vegetarian restaurant in Bangkok

Last Saturday my friends and I went to Thailand Vegetarian Society's food court to have vegetarian lunch. The food court is in the opposite side of JJ Mall (near Kampaengphet subway station=only 10 min. walk) All of the dishes we had were pretty delicious and cheap. (maybe cheapest in BKK), mi loved Larb(North-eastern Thai salad) and Naem(North-eastern Thai Sausage) very much. Even my friends are not vegetarians but they were enjoyed vegetarian cuisine. I hope many people would be interested in Vegetarian foods because it is very good for health and can also save the energy.

1. Grilled Naem (North-eastern Thai Sausage) and Steamed Thai Curry

2. Fried Chicken Lemon Grass Flavor with sweet chili sauce

3. Larb ((North-eastern Thai Salad)

4. Fried Naem (North-eastern Thai Sausage)

Tofu steak with mushroom sauce

Mushrooms are low calorie food, contain vitamin Bs, minerals and dietary fibers. Both vegetarians and non-vegetarians also have mushroom because of its good taste.

1. Tofu steak with mushroon sauce

2. White rice

3. Wakame seaweed salad with soy sauce dressing

Okra salad

Okra is a plant of African origin, and now is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm region around the world. Okra is a rich source of dietary fiber and very low in calories, so it can help to decrease the cholesterol.

Okra also contains vitamin A and flavonoid anti-oxidants such as beta -carotenes, xanthin and lutein.

1. Okra

2. Hijiki seaweed

3. Dried Japanese plum leaves

4. Dried konbu seaweed(Tororo konbu)

5. Japanese soy sauce dressing (vinegar + soy sauce + oil)

6. Dried chill powder

Tofu Hamburger Steak (Tofu Salisbury Steak)

Hamburger steak is one of the most popular Yoshoku (japanized western cuisine) which was born after the meiji restoration. Many people in the world believe that Japanese foods are healthy. But many Japanese, especially children prefer yoshoku to traditional sushi, soba, grilled fish etc... So now obesity increases among young generation because it is caused by excessive of dietary calories.

Vegan yoshoku is one of the good method to enjoy its tastes but can also reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases. Because it doesn't use high-calorie animal products. And vegan could reduce fossil fuel consumption because growing plants needs less water and energy than livestock.

1. Tofu Hamburger Steak with mushroom saute

2. Brown rice and black beans

3. Saute potatoes

4. Tomato salad with Japanese soy sauce dressing

Koya dofu - frozen tofu

Koya Dofu Nmono - Frozen Tofu Stew

The name comes from Mt. Koya, headquarter of Shingon sect(Japanese buddhism). Shingon buddhism also famed for its vegan cuisine or Shojin cuisine. Koya dofu has been used for daily foods to avoid meat and fish eating by buddhists in Shingon sect. It is also convenient for storage. It is usually soaked in water and is simmered with some vegetables, soy sauce and seaweed or dried mushroom soup stock.

1. Koya Dofu Stew :

Koya dofu, Shiitake mushroom, Carrot, common bean, Konbu seaweed

2. Wakame Salad with Japanese Dressing

3. Red Rice

4. Red Miso Soup

Tomato Salad with chinese Dressing

Tomato Salad with Chinese Dressing

1. Tomato

2. Red onion slice

3. Wakame Seaweed

4. Chinese Dressing

(Soy sauce, Sesame Oil, Rime juice)

Tomato is a south America origin and was spread around the world. It is used in diverse ways, including salad, stew, curry, tomato ketchup, soup, pizza etc. Tomato contain lycopene which is one of the natural antioxidants. Some studies said lycopene, especially in cooked tomatoes, could help to decrease risk of cancers, e.g. prostate cancer, breast cancer, head and neck cancer etc.