Tag: japan
7 posts tagged "japan"
Are Gyoza Vegetarian? (Pork & Garlic-Chive Filling)
Gyoza are usually not vegetarian: the classic filling is ground pork with cabbage and chives. Vegetable gyoza exist. Here's what to check, including the dipping sauce.
Is Miso Soup Vegetarian? (Dashi & Bonito, Explained)
Miso soup is usually not vegetarian: the broth is made with dashi from dried fish (bonito). The miso paste itself is plant-based. Here's how to find vegan miso soup.
Is Ramen Vegetarian? (Tonkotsu, Egg & Chashu)
Almost all restaurant ramen is not vegetarian: the broth is usually pork, chicken or fish, and it's topped with pork and egg. Here's how to find real vegetarian ramen.
Is Sushi Vegetarian? (What's Actually In It)
Sushi isn't automatically vegetarian: it's often raw fish, eel, roe or egg. But vegetable rolls, inari and avocado rolls are vegetarian. Here's how to tell.
Hidden Animal Ingredients in Japanese Food (Dashi, Bonito, Mirin)
Japanese food hides animal products in broths and seasonings: bonito dashi, katsuobushi flakes, fish in sauces, egg and gelatin. Here's what to watch and what's vegan-safe.
The Vegan Traveler's Guide to Japan
Japan is one of the hardest countries to eat vegan, because dashi fish stock is in almost everything. Here's what's safe, what to avoid, and how to eat well.
Ist Ramen vegetarisch? (Tonkotsu, Ei und Chashu)
Fast alle Ramen im Restaurant sind nicht vegetarisch: Die Brühe ist meist Schwein, Huhn oder Fisch. Hier erfährst du, wie du echtes vegetarisches Ramen findest.