Vegetarian chinese food

Loh Han Jai 罗汉斋 is one of those dishes that quietly appear on the table every Chinese New Year. It is often there without much explanation, yet it carries more meaning than many festive dishes combined. I grew up seeing Loh Han Jai served on the first day of Chinese New Year. After a reunion …

On the first day of Chinese New Year, many Chinese families observe a vegetarian tradition. For us, that meal has always been Buddha’s Delight, also known as Loh Han Jai (罗汉斋). This dish has been prepared in our family for decades by my mother-in-law, a traditional Chinese cook who has never missed making it for …