Vegan Vietnamese Recipes - Veggie Anh (2024)

FAQs

What Vietnamese dishes are vegetarian? ›

There's just too much variety and too many dishes unlike anything cooked elsewhere. As a largely Buddhist country, Vietnam offers plenty of vegetarian restaurants. They serve up a staggering variety of vegan dishes, many of which are remarkably healthy and loaded with veggies.

Say, "Tôi ăn chay” to let someone know you're vegetarian, or “không thịt” to ask for no meat in your food. “ Không nước mắm” — no fish sauce — is also an important phrase to use when placing orders. You can add the word 'chay' to request meat-free versions of regular dishes. Like this: Phở chay = vegetarian pho.

What is the main reason for vegetarianism/veganism in Vietnam? There are many reasons people choose to eat plant-based diets full-time. The common perception in the Vietnamese community is vegan for spiritual and religious reasons.

Traditionally, pho is made with strips of beef, and the broth is flavored with fish sauce. To make mine vegetarian, I substituted shiitake mushrooms for the beef and used tamari (or soy sauce) instead of the fish sauce.

Malabar Spinach/Vietnamese Spinach (Rau mong toi)

Rau mong toi (Malabar spinach), one of the most popular vegetables in Vietnam, stands out with its distinctive green stem and heart-shaped leaves. Malabar spinach is a key ingredient in many Vietnamese veggie recipes and can be enjoyed in various dishes.

India. Three of India's major religions — Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism — teach the practice of ahimsa, or non-violence towards all beings. Because of this religious tradition, India has the highest percentage of vegetarians out of all the countries in the world.

A vegan diet is based on plants (such as vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits) and foods made from plants. Vegans do not eat foods that come from animals, including dairy products and eggs.

Many Vietnamese Buddhists follow a vegan diet either on a permanent basis, which is known as "trường chay" in Vietnamese, or on particular dates, which is known as "kỳ chay". Those who are kỳ chay eat vegan on specific days of the lunar calendar. You can think of this as a Vietnamese version of meatless Mondays.

How do I say I am vegetarian in Vietnamese? ›

So, practice saying “Tôi ăn chay” (I am vegetarian) or “Không thịt” (No meat). Don't worry if your pronunciation isn't perfect; locals appreciate the effort!

Most simply, a pescatarian is someone who doesn't eat red meat or poultry, but does eat fish and other seafood. The term pescatarian was coined in the early 1990s and is a combination of the Italian word for fish, “pesce,” and the word “vegetarian.” Sometimes it's spelled “pescetarian,” but this means the same thing.

Veggie Saigon – Ho Chi Minh

Veggie Saigon is the highest rated vegan restaurant in Ho Chi Minh, and for good reason. Their wide variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes aims to satisfy all types of tastebuds. The menu ranges from fresh rolls to hot pots.

Some people may experience burnout from activism, doubts about the effectiveness of veganism, or personal values that change over time. These realisations can lead them to reevaluate their eating habits and ultimately walk away from veganism, seeking alternative ways to make a positive impact on our world.

Vietnam has diverse and mouthwatering vegetarian food options, appetising enough to catch the attention of meat-eaters as well.

Không – without.

When you are ordering a dish that usually includes meat you can also say không thịt which means “without meat”.

Some Buddhists are strictly vegetarian, and others eat meat. Both justify their positions on the basis of Buddhist texts and teachings. In the Mahayana Buddhist traditions of China, Taiwan, Vietnam and Korea, meat-eating is prohibited.