what the hell _does_ a vegan eat anyway?

Dinner 10/29

Tofu and Walnut Stew over Jasmine Rice (additional pic)*
(tofu, carrot, onion, garlic, ginger, walnuts, veg stock, cornstarch slurry)

Scallion Pancakes
(w/ hoisin dipping sauce)

Szechuan Style Eggplant
(garlic, ginger, red pepper, hoisin, tamari, veg stock)

Grilled Asparagus with Sesame Peanut Sauce (additional pic)


* this was a new one -- you blanch the walnuts and then deep fry them -- and in the context of the stew, it worked both in texture and taste. We'll have to make this again with seitan and see how that changes things... The scallion pancakes are, without a doubt, my favorite "crispy, deep-fried dough" side dish (also appearing on the list: puri, sopapillas).

and if you're scoring at home... why yes, that is a new tablecloth tonight ;)