11 Vegan Chinese Recipes (2024)

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The most delicious vegan Chinese recipes on the internet. Better than takeout, make these recipes from the comfort of your own home! Classic Chinese recipes made vegan! Stir fry, noodles, tofu, and more!

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What is better than takeout?

Simple vegan Chinese recipes that can be made in the comfort of your own home! These classic Chinese dishes are easy, delicious, and highly versatile. Most of them can be made in just about 30 minutes! So save on money and make take out at home this week.

You'll find everything from stir fries to Chinese "chicken" to your favorite tofu dishes, noodles, appetizers, and more!

Tips and Tricks

  1. Most of these recipe can be made gluten-free. A few gluten-free alternatives to keep in mind: make sure to use Tamari instead of soy sauce and rice noodles in place of udon or spaghetti.
  2. Many of these recipes are served over rice. You can use your favorite rice of choice. Make sure to follow the instructions on the back of the packaging as cooking time will vary on different rice varieties.
  3. Most of these recipe are highly versatile. Feel free to adjust the heat, add or substitute vegetable, or switch out the protein for your favorite plant-based alternative.

Vegan Chinese Recipes

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Vegan Fried Rice w/ Tofu

Make takeout at home! This Vegan Fried Rice is made with crispy tofu, carrots, peas, and cashews for a hearty and delicious plant-based and gluten-free meal the whole family will love.

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Vegan Dumplings

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These vegan dumplings feature a faux pork, shiitake and cabbage filling. They are the “meatiest” vegan dumplings out there and they are surprisingly easy to make!

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General Tso Tofu

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This General Tso’s Tofu is delicious! It's made with crispy, saucy tofu that everyone will love. It’s ready in under 30 minutes for a quick and easy vegan dinner recipe.

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Vegan Vegetable Lo Mein

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This Easy Vegetable Lo Mein recipe is a delicious, one-pan meal that is done in 30 minutes or less. You'll get a plateful of veggies and chewy, silky noodles that are covered in a scrumptious umami-flavored stir-fry sauce!

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Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

Make your own Chinese food at home with this Sticky Sesame Cauliflower with a healthy twist. Vegan, baked, and made with no refined sugar!

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Vegan Chinese Curry

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Get your Chinese food fix with this Vegan Chinese Curry. Crispy tofu and broccoli mixed with a spicy curry sauce for a better-than-take-out weeknight meal.

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Kung Pao Tofu with Eggplant

You're going to love this Kung Pao Tofu. Tofu marinated in a sweet, spicy, and salty sauce and sautéed with bell peppers, red chilis, and eggplant for an easy vegan meal. Made in under 30 minutes!

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Chinese Tofu Stir Fry

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Enjoy this better-than-take-out meal from the comfort of your own home! It's a delicious stir-fried veggies and tofu tossed in a sesame soy ginger sauce for an easy vegan and gluten-free meal. Made in just 30 minutes!

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Hot and Spicy Cilantro Noodles

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These Cilantro pot noodles are simply irresistible. They are packed with flavors - hot, spicy, and delicious! Better yet? You can make them in only 20 minutes!

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Orange Cauliflower

Make take out at home with this healthier vegan Orange Cauliflower. Cauliflower florets coated in a sweet orange sauce and baked until they are melt-in-your mouth good. Ready in just 45 minutes!

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Chinese Sichuan Eggplant

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You're going to love this classic Chinese Dish! Soft, melt in your mouth eggplant combined with veggies and the perfect spice blend for an easy vegan Chinese dinner.

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That’s it! 11 incredible vegan Chinese recipes. Now let’s get cooking!

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FAQs

What are non dairy Chinese dishes? ›

Non-Dairy Chinese Main Dishes
  • Easy Hand-Pulled Noodles. 119 Reviews.
  • Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork, 叉烧肉) 116 Reviews.
  • Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce (红烧茄子) 369 Reviews.
  • Duck de Marietta (The Best Slow Roast Duck) 157 Reviews.
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken (Without Deep-Frying) 126 Reviews.
  • Chinese Braised Pork Trotters (红烧猪蹄)

Which cuisine is the most vegan? ›

When dining out, Middle Eastern restaurants offer the most consistently vegan-friendly menus. Nearly everything that isn't meat is commonly vegan, especially falafel, hummus, tahini dressing, tabbouleh salad, and lavash bread or pita.

Is Chinese white rice vegan? ›

In general, yes, although not a vegetable, rice is a vegan food that belongs to the grains family which includes rye, oats, and barley.

What is vegan at Chinese? ›

Tofu Vegan

Chinese classics on its extensive menu include wonton soup, Cantonese sweet and sour “chicken”, dim sum, and Peking “duck”.

Why is dairy not popular in China? ›

First, Asian people are genetically predisposed to lactase-deficiency: around 92% of adults suffer from lactose intolerance in China.

Why is there no dairy in China? ›

Scholars have pointed to genetic, gastronomical, and cultural factors to explain the absence of dairy products in the traditional Chinese diet. This paper, however, makes a case for reframing the problem. The premodern Chinese, in fact, did have a tradition of dairy consumption – as food and as medicine.

Is Chinese Food considered vegan? ›

Chinese food doesn't use much eggs or dairy so you can eat pretty much anything that doesn't have animal protein (fried rice often has some egg, so be careful with that). You just have to watch out for oyster sauce.

Are Chinese spring rolls vegan? ›

Excluding any spring rolls that contain seafood or meat, the answer is generally yes, spring rolls are vegan-friendly. The dough is simply made from flour, water and salt and vegetable fillings are nearly always 100% plant-based.

Are any Chinese noodles vegan? ›

At its core, chow mein noodles are made from wheat and water, which are vegan-friendly ingredients. However, the devil's in the details when you eat out or pick up a ready-made version. Some chow mein dishes may include animal-derived ingredients, such as eggs in the noodles or meat and seafood as part of the stir-fry.

What percentage of Chinese are vegan? ›

Some estimates have suggested that 4-5% of China's population identifies as vegetarian or vegan. With a population of over 1.4 billion, this translates to anywhere from 56 to 70 million people.

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