Buddha’s Delight is a Chinese recipe served during the Lunar New Year. Its ingredients vary but often include dried shiitake mushrooms, dried lily buds, and bean curds (to name a few). This Buddha’s delight recipe is filled with everything from carrots and broccoli to sesame seeds and sliced green onion. For the protein source, we’re using seitan – a meatless alternative with a great texture and an even better taste (thanks to all of the spices and flavorings we’re using!).
here’s what you’ll need
Veggies: You can go choose-your-adventure here, but I recommend mushrooms, bok choy, broccoli florets, snow peas, carrots, and/or bell peppers for the vegetables. Sauce: This is a blend of five ingredients: toasted sesame oil, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, and honey. You can use low sodium or light soy sauce as needed. Seitan: The seitan is sautéd in a splash of oil before adding the veggies back to the pan Garnish: Before serving, add in a can of drained bamboo shoots (for crunch) and top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (for flavor)!
let’s make it
Step 1: Cook The VeggiesHeat the oil in a large sauté pan or wok (the largest you have) over medium/high heat. Add the sliced veggies, salt, and pepper. Cook until the veggies are slightly softened and golden at the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Step 2: Prepare The SauceMeanwhile, add sesame oil to a small pan and heat over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes, until soft and fragrant. Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients to warm, remove from the heat, and set aside. Step 3: Cook The SeitanRemove the veggies from the large sauté pan and add another splash of oil. Heat over medium/high and then add the seitan. Step 4: Assemble The DishTo the pan with the seitan, add the cooked veggies, bamboo shoots, and sauce. Toss evenly to combine. Serve warm, topped with sliced green onions or scallions and sesame seeds.
