Vegan Soy-Ginger Rice Noodle Soup with Kabocha Stir-Fry and Fried Tofu and Enoki Mushrooms
November is World Vegan Month and November 1st is World Vegan Day. To celebrate all vegans, recipes to be shared for the whole month of November are #vegan dishes. Whatever your reason may be for adopting a vegan lifestyle, whether for ethical purposes, religion, and/or health concerns, keep at it! You’re doing yourself and this world a great favour and I salute you!
And to those who are curious, I encourage you to give it a try. Although this kind of lifestyle might not be everyone’s cup of tea and it might not be easy for some to turn vegan overnight (aherm, just like me), just by wanting to give it a go and actually taking the steps to do so is one for the books.
My journey to compassionate eating is one heck of a rollercoaster ride. As we all know, change is the only constant in this world. Our views, beliefs, perceptions, understandings, the way we react, our attitude—the list goes on.
After several years of being on a vegan diet, I’ve to openly admit that I am back to where I started decades back. As mentioned above, change is the only constant in this world and we are all a work-in-progress. Amidst all these, here are some ways to help you enjoy not just a vegan diet, but the lifestyle as well.
Try out vegan dishes.
If you still have not tried a vegan dish that is not just greens and oils, I highly suggest that you do so. Nowadays, it’s easier to enjoy a vegan meal even when you’re eating out and there are tons of vegan recipes you can easily make at home.
Work in increments.
Eat at least one vegan meal daily. From this, you can then schedule a day wherein you only eat vegan meals and slowly work your way into making it 3 days a week, then 1 week in a month, and so on. My personal stance is that there is no right or wrong way to go vegan. So long as you know what it is and what it entails, work with yourself. And remember to always be mindful and respectful of others, after all this is a journey to compassion.
Read, Learn, and Experiment.
As mentioned, there is no right or wrong way to do it. It really depends on how much you know about it, your understanding, and your willingness to take the necessary actions, and actually implement them. And the most crucial aspect, know yourself. Someone’s process might not work for you no matter how they say that their way is the best among the rest. Having self-awareness is critical in any changes you make whether in speech, thought, or action.
Remember your ‘WHY’
Lastly, you always need to remember the reason why you want to change an aspect of your life. Is it solely for the environment? For animals? Health? Religion? With this, you’re always able to have a checkpoint and see if there are further changes to be done in your approach.
And to those who found it so easy to turn vegan overnight, just like quitting a bad habit cold turkey, I applaud you! I’d love to learn how you made it so!
Quick and Easy Vegan Kabocha Stir-Fry
Vegan Soy-Ginger Rice Noodle Soup with Kabocha Stir-Fry and Fried Tofu and Enoki Mushrooms
To start this Vegan Month Series, let me share a quick and easy Kabocha Stir-fy and Soy-Ginger Rice Noodle Soup recipe. I enjoyed this with some fried enoki mushroom and tofu for a different kind of crunch.
Kabocha Squash is an immuno-booster antioxidant veggie, it’s rich in beta carotene which converts into vitamin A in the body. Classified as a yang (warm) food in TCM, it nourishes the spleen and stomach.
With the temperature starting to drop, this is a great warming dish that not only nourishes the body but is also easy to whip up for you and your loved ones to enjoy! Let’s be compassionate to one another! Looking forward to seeing your version of this Vegan Kabocha Stir-fy and Soy-Ginger Rice Noodle Soup on IG @amreyskitchen (#amreyskitchen #amapolism). Remember, sharing is loving. Let’s keep spreading LOVE with Amrey’s Kitchen™ mindfully crafted recipes and creations!
Happy cooking, lovelies! #mettalove
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