I’m a huge fan of the dinner party, and I love an excuse to have some friends over for a themed evening. This week I’m sharing a menu for vegetarian Chinese food! I’ll provide the Chinese party food recipes, offer a preparation game plan, and even set you up with a grocery list. Okay, first things first:
The Vegetarian Chinese Dinner Menu
This menu serves four to six. For larger crowds, double these Chinese vegetarian recipes. Spicy Sichuan Vegan Potstickers
Chinese Tomato Eggs
Spicy Chinese Potatoes
Veggie Loaded Chow Mein
Spicy Sichuan Cabbage
Perfect White Rice
To drink: plenty of hot tea and ice-cold lagers!
The Game Plan
Here is the game plan for the Chinese vegetarian dinner: In Advance: Cut up the veggies for the chow mein and assemble the potstickers. Ice the beer! Evening Of: Cook the rice, steam the potstickers, and stir-fry the chow mein, cabbage, eggs, and potatoes. As Guests Arrive: Boil water for tea, serve drinks, fluff the rice, and place everything on the table.
The Shopping List
Produce:
12 ounces baby bella mushrooms 1 inch fresh ginger root 2 beefsteak tomatoes 2 bunches scallions 1 ¼ pounds yukon gold potatoes 2 heads garlic 1 serrano chile pepper 2 cups broccoli florets 2 large carrots 1 small head green cabbage 2 large heads Napa (Chinese) cabbage
Refrigerated:
24 gyoza wrappers Large eggs 2 (5.6-ounce) packages yakisoba noodles
Canned/Dry/Bulk:
Dried Scallions Dried Onion Flakes White rice
Asian Foods Aisle:
Sesame oil Hoisin sauce Sichuan peppercorns Soy sauce Rice Vinegar Sriracha Dark soy sauce (optional) Toasted sesame seeds (optional) Chinese black vinegar (optional)
Pantry Staples: Red Pepper Flakes, Garlic Powder, Vegetable Oil, Salt, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Corn Starch, Balsamic Vinegar (in case you can’t find Chinese black vinegar). Alright, folks. I think I’ve got you pretty well covered for this vegetarian Chinese dinner party. Now, go forth and cook!
