Date: 05/31/2025 06/01/2025
Location: Star Lake Meditation Center
Teacher: Shilin Long
Weekly Buddhist Cuisine Menu
Luohan Vegetarian Soup
Summary:
Luohan vegetarian soup is a light and nutritious traditional broth combining various vegetables and tofu products, offering a soothing and cleansing effect.
Ingredients:
Cabbage 150g (cut into sections)
Carrot half (sliced)
Shiitake mushrooms 4 (soaked and sliced)
Wood ear fungus 10g (soaked and shredded)
Dried tofu sticks 50g (soaked and chopped)
White radish 100g (cubed)
Lotus root 100g (sliced)
Red dates 5 (pitted)
Goji berries appropriate amount
Ginger 3 slices
Salt to taste
White pepper powder a pinch
Water 1200ml
Instructions:
1.Prepare the Ingredients:
Wash and cut all ingredients. Soak and chop the dried tofu sticks. Rehydrate the mushrooms and wood ear fungus.
2.Start the Broth:
In a pot, bring water and ginger slices to a boil. Add white radish, lotus root, shiitake mushrooms, and red dates.
3.Simmer the Base:
Lower to medium heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Then add carrot, tofu sticks, and wood ear fungus. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
4.Add Cabbage:
Add the cabbage and cook for 5 minutes until tender. Stir in goji berries and cook for 1 more minute.
5.Season and Serve:
Add salt and white pepper to taste. Stir well, turn off the heat, and serve hot.
