Vegan Cooking - Chinese & Southeast Asian Vegan & Vegetarian
You're here because you love Asian food and want to eat healthily, right?
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You're here because you love Asian food and want to eat healthily, right?
You're here because you love Asian food and want to eat healthily, right?
This Vegan Cooking - Chinese & Southeast Asian Vegan & Vegetarian for Beginners course is the perfect place to start. This complete course is designed for beginners like you who want to make healthy authentic Asian food at home.
Every lesson is hands-on and shows you how to create delicious, mouth-watering vegan and vegetarian Asian dishes right in your home kitchen. The instructor, Linda Clucas will walk you through the entire cooking process and is available to answer any questions you have along the way.
Knowing how to feed ourselves in a way that supports our health, weight, energy and well-being is one of the most valuable and essential skills to have for a vegan lifestyle today. Cooking your own vegan food not only helps you save money but also helps you stay away from processed and harmful ingredients. High-street cafes, shopping centre food courts, takeaways and even restaurants heavily rely on fat, sugar or chemicals to add flavour and disguise poor-quality vegan or vegetarian food.
The instructor, Linda, was born and grew up in Malaysia and she is passionate about cooking and eating healthy plant-based food. The Malaysian population is divided into three major ethnic groups: Malays, Chinese and Indians, therefore all vegan and vegetarian dishes created in this course are primarily a mélange of traditions from these three major ethnicities as well as neighbouring countries of Southeast Asia. You are going to learn how to make remarkably tasty vegan Hokkien noodles, flavourful vegetarian Malay satay, Chinese restaurant-style vegan broccoli with braised mushrooms and many more.
She is putting Science back into Cooking and Eating. The concept of fad diets has become so confusing, they come and go. Living a Whole Food, Plant-Based life is different. It is very simple, you just eat whole, unrefined, plant-based foods. When you adopt a vegan lifestyle you can prevent and even reverse chronic disease. This course is all about teaching and helping you to eat healthier, and to live a happier life. It can benefit everyone; no matter if you are vegan, vegetarian, pesco-vegetarian, semi-vegetarian, omnivore, or carnivore.
“Nutrition is the master key to human health.” —T.
Master a variety of culinary techniques.
Master your food preparation skills.
Learn about essential equipment to have in your kitchen.
Learn the tips and tricks to achieve perfect plant-based stir-frying.
You will be guided with easy-to-follow step-by-step video instructions from how to prepare ingredients (Mise en Place) to how to cook a dish.
Lessons for all vegan and vegetarian dishes are accompanied by a downloadable recipe that you can print.
Make home-cook vegan and vegetarian food that’s healthier than restaurant food.
You will learn to make healthy Chinese takeout-style food like vegan Hokkien Noodles, where you learn to create these noodles without using high-cholesterol pork lard.
Who this course is for?
This course is for anyone who wants to eat for their well-being and longevity. As Dr T.Colin Campbell (Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition) quote says “It’s never too late to start eating well. A good diet can reverse many of those conditions as well. In short: change the way you eat and you can transform your health for the better.”
Perhaps many of you who have toured Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand will remember all the tasty food you have eaten. Now, in this course, you can learn some of the takeaway or restaurant food you have eaten during your holiday.
Enrol now, try it out, and see if you like the course.
I can't wait to see you in the class.
Cheers,
Linda
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Syllabus
Introduction - Chinese and Southeast Asian Vegan & Vegetarian Cooking
Welcome! How to get the most out of this course
Kitchen Equipment
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Syllabus
Welcome! How to get the most out of this course
In this newly added lesson, you are learning an easy Kung Po Vegan Chicken. The combination of the authentic sweet, tangy and savoury taste sauce is the success of this vegan alternative to Kung Po Chicken. I have served this dish many times at dinner parties, and all guests have loved it and never guess that it is a vegan dish!
In this lesson, let's learn to make popular take-out food from a Thai restaurant at home. Most of the ingredients for making Pad Thai can be done in advance, it is a satisfying dish to have as a snack or a main course for dinner and lunch. It is quick and easy to make, ideal to have it for a party so you have all the time to socialize. This vegan version is packed with protein, fibre and vitamins, good for everyone.
Pumpkin is one of the most popular squashes that Malays in Malaysia use for making curry and desserts. It could be a perfectly hearty and warming veggie dinner dish for any occasion. It would be a perfect dish to celebrate Thanksgiving. Pumpkin seeds are very nutritious too; toast them, and add them as a topping to curry or eat them as a snack.
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Organize and review class materials
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Ensures that all course materials are accessible, organized, and reviewed regularly for optimal learning.
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Gather all class materials, including lecture notes, handouts, and assignments.
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Organize materials in a logical order and create a system for easy retrieval.
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Review materials regularly, highlighting key points and summarizing concepts.
Review of vegetable preparation techniques
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Reviewing common methods of vegetable preparation will refresh basic cooking skills that may support your success in preparing Asian dishes.
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Watch a cooking tutorial on basic knife cuts for vegetables.
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Practice holding and using a knife to cut vegetables into various shapes, such as slicing, dicing, and julienning.
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Experiment with different vegetables to gain familiarity with their unique textures and properties.
Learn about Asian cuisine and ingredients
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Expands knowledge of Asian cuisine and ingredients, enhancing understanding of the dishes covered in the course.
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Chinese Cuisine
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Explore online resources, cookbooks, or articles about Asian cuisine.
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Watch cooking videos or documentaries featuring Asian chefs and recipes.
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Visit an Asian grocery store or market to learn about different ingredients.
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Review basic cooking techniques
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Refreshes the basic techniques used throughout the course to ensure a strong foundation.
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Locate online videos or tutorials demonstrating basic cooking techniques.
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Practice the techniques by preparing a few simple dishes at home.
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Attend a cooking class or workshop.
Practice stir-frying techniques
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Refines stir-frying techniques, ensuring proper heat control and ingredient handling.
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Gather ingredients and equipment for stir-frying.
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Follow recipes or online tutorials to practice stir-frying different vegetables, proteins, and sauces.
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Experiment with different heat settings and cooking times to achieve desired results.
Attend a vegan cooking class or event
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Provides an opportunity to connect with other vegans, learn new techniques, and sample delicious dishes.
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Search for vegan cooking classes or events in your area.
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Register and attend the event.
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Actively participate and engage with the instructors and other participants.
Practice stir-frying technique
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Become proficient in the art of stir-frying vegetables, mastering heat control and timing to achieve optimal results in your dishes.
Show steps
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Gather ingredients and equipment needed for stir-frying, including a wok or large skillet, oil, and vegetables.
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Practice heating the wok or skillet over high heat and adding oil.
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Experiment with different vegetables and seasonings to explore flavor combinations and textures.
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Pay attention to the cooking time and adjust heat as needed to ensure vegetables retain their crispness and vibrant colors.
Host a potluck with friends or family
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Shares knowledge and skills with others while enjoying a meal together, fostering community and reinforcing learning.
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Suggest hosting a vegan potluck to friends or family.
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Collaborate on a menu, ensuring a variety of dishes.
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Prepare and bring a dish to share.
Create a recipe book with variations
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Apply knowledge gained in the course to create personalized recipes, fostering creativity and meal planning skills.
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Recipe Development
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Gather and organize recipes learned in the course.
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Experiment with variations and substitutions to create new dishes.
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Document the recipes in a recipe book or online platform.
Plan and cook a vegan Asian-inspired dinner party
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Applies the knowledge gained in the course to plan and execute an event showcasing culinary skills and knowledge of Asian cuisine.
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Design a menu featuring a variety of vegan Asian-inspired dishes.
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Purchase ingredients and prepare the dishes.
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Set up the dining space and prepare the table.
Organize and review class materials
Show steps
Ensures that all course materials are accessible, organized, and reviewed regularly for optimal learning.
Show steps
- Gather all class materials, including lecture notes, handouts, and assignments.
- Organize materials in a logical order and create a system for easy retrieval.
- Review materials regularly, highlighting key points and summarizing concepts.
Review of vegetable preparation techniques
Show steps
Reviewing common methods of vegetable preparation will refresh basic cooking skills that may support your success in preparing Asian dishes.
Show steps
- Watch a cooking tutorial on basic knife cuts for vegetables.
- Practice holding and using a knife to cut vegetables into various shapes, such as slicing, dicing, and julienning.
- Experiment with different vegetables to gain familiarity with their unique textures and properties.
Learn about Asian cuisine and ingredients
Show steps
Expands knowledge of Asian cuisine and ingredients, enhancing understanding of the dishes covered in the course.
Browse courses on
Chinese Cuisine
Show steps
- Explore online resources, cookbooks, or articles about Asian cuisine.
- Watch cooking videos or documentaries featuring Asian chefs and recipes.
- Visit an Asian grocery store or market to learn about different ingredients.
Review basic cooking techniques
Show steps
Refreshes the basic techniques used throughout the course to ensure a strong foundation.
Show steps
- Locate online videos or tutorials demonstrating basic cooking techniques.
- Practice the techniques by preparing a few simple dishes at home.
- Attend a cooking class or workshop.
Practice stir-frying techniques
Show steps
Refines stir-frying techniques, ensuring proper heat control and ingredient handling.
Show steps
- Gather ingredients and equipment for stir-frying.
- Follow recipes or online tutorials to practice stir-frying different vegetables, proteins, and sauces.
- Experiment with different heat settings and cooking times to achieve desired results.
Attend a vegan cooking class or event
Show steps
Provides an opportunity to connect with other vegans, learn new techniques, and sample delicious dishes.
Show steps
- Search for vegan cooking classes or events in your area.
- Register and attend the event.
- Actively participate and engage with the instructors and other participants.
Practice stir-frying technique
Show steps
Become proficient in the art of stir-frying vegetables, mastering heat control and timing to achieve optimal results in your dishes.
Show steps
- Gather ingredients and equipment needed for stir-frying, including a wok or large skillet, oil, and vegetables.
- Practice heating the wok or skillet over high heat and adding oil.
- Experiment with different vegetables and seasonings to explore flavor combinations and textures.
- Pay attention to the cooking time and adjust heat as needed to ensure vegetables retain their crispness and vibrant colors.
Host a potluck with friends or family
Show steps
Shares knowledge and skills with others while enjoying a meal together, fostering community and reinforcing learning.
Show steps
- Suggest hosting a vegan potluck to friends or family.
- Collaborate on a menu, ensuring a variety of dishes.
- Prepare and bring a dish to share.
Create a recipe book with variations
Show steps
Apply knowledge gained in the course to create personalized recipes, fostering creativity and meal planning skills.
Browse courses on
Recipe Development
Show steps
- Gather and organize recipes learned in the course.
- Experiment with variations and substitutions to create new dishes.
- Document the recipes in a recipe book or online platform.
Plan and cook a vegan Asian-inspired dinner party
Show steps
Applies the knowledge gained in the course to plan and execute an event showcasing culinary skills and knowledge of Asian cuisine.
Show steps
- Design a menu featuring a variety of vegan Asian-inspired dishes.
- Purchase ingredients and prepare the dishes.
- Set up the dining space and prepare the table.
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