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Weekly Buddhist Diet: Chilled Shredded Celtuce Salad Week 1 of September 2026 Summary: Chilled Shredded Celtuce Salad is crisp, refreshing, and lightly seasoned with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Fine strips of red bell pepper add color and gentle sweetness. Celtuce contributes water, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. A brief salting keeps the texture crisp; use salty seasonings in moderation. Ingredients: · Celtuce stem 500 g· Red bell pepper 1/4· Rice vinegar 1 tbsp· Light soy sauce 1 tsp· Sesame oil 1 tsp· Toasted white sesame 1 tsp· Sugar 1/2 tsp (optional)· Salt a pinch Instructions: 1. Prepare the celtuceRemove the thick peel and fibrous layer, rinse, and…

Weekly Buddhist Diet: Vegetarian Zucchini Dumplings Fifth week of August 2026 Summary: Vegetarian Zucchini Dumplings have a tender filling of zucchini, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and carrot. Zucchini brings delicate sweetness, tofu adds body, and mushrooms deepen the savory flavor. Zucchini contributes water and dietary fiber, tofu provides plant-based protein, and mushrooms add fiber and micronutrients. Serve with greens or a clear soup for more variety. Ingredients: · Dumpling wrappers 30· Zucchini 450 g· Firm tofu 220 g· Fresh shiitake mushrooms 120 g· Carrot 50 g· Light soy sauce 1 tbsp· Sesame oil 1 tsp· White pepper a pinch· Salt to taste· Cornstarch 1 tsp Instructions: 1. Prepare the zucchiniShred, salt…

Weekly Buddhist Diet: Tomato and Tofu Soup Week 4, August 2026 Summary: Tomato and Tofu Soup is a bright, gently tangy Chinese soup for any season. Ripe tomatoes create a naturally sweet-tart broth, while soft tofu absorbs the flavor and remains silky and tender. Tomatoes provide vitamin C and carotenoids, while tofu supplies plant-based protein. Pair this lightly cooked soup with whole grains and green vegetables for a more complete meal. Ingredients: · Ripe tomatoes 500 g· Soft tofu 300 g· Fresh shiitake mushrooms 100 g· Ginger 2 slices· Water 900 ml· Light soy sauce 1 tsp· Tomato paste 1 tsp (optional)· White pepper a pinch· Sesame oil 1/2 tsp·…

Weekly Buddhist Diet: Dry-Pot Cauliflower Third week of August 2026 Summary: Dry-Pot Cauliflower uses high heat to create lightly charred edges while keeping the florets crisp. Shiitake mushrooms and bell peppers add savory depth and color. Ginger, fermented black beans, and optional Sichuan pepper provide aroma without onion or garlic. Cauliflower and bell peppers contribute dietary fiber and vitamins, while mushrooms add savory flavor. Brief blanching followed by quick stir-frying limits cooking time and added oil; use salty sauces in moderation. Ingredients: · Cauliflower 500 g· Fresh shiitake mushrooms 150 g· Red bell pepper 1/2· Green bell pepper 1/2· Ginger 10 g· Fermented black beans 1 tsp· Light soy sauce…

Weekly Buddhist Diet: Enoki Mushroom Soup Second week of August 2026 Summary: Enoki Mushroom Soup is a light, quick Chinese soup with tender enoki mushrooms, soft tofu, carrot, and a clear shiitake broth. Its gentle flavor makes it an easy companion to rice or noodles. Enoki mushrooms and carrots contribute dietary fiber, while tofu adds plant-based protein. The lightly seasoned broth also adds fluid and vegetable variety to a meal. Ingredients: · Enoki mushrooms 250 g· Soft tofu 250 g· Carrot 60 g· Dried shiitake mushrooms 3· Ginger 2 slices· Water 1 liter· Light soy sauce 1 tsp· Sesame oil 1/2 tsp· White pepper a pinch· Salt to taste Instructions:…