Vegan Lion's Head Stew (素狮子头)

Name: Vegan Lion's Head Stew (素狮子头)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 14 oz [397g] firm tofu (pressed); 3-4 caps mushrooms (used Bella); 2 tablespoons finely chopped carrot; 1 tablespoon toasted cashew (chopped); 3-4 water chestnut (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon white pepper; a drizzle of toasted sesame oil; 1½ tablespoons corn starch; a handful of chopped scallions; oil for cooking; 3-4 cups chopped Napa cabbage; 1 small carrot (sliced); 4 large dried shiitake mushrooms (softened and stems removed); 4 slices ginger; 1 small bulb garlic (smashed); 2 cups [473g] vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ½ teaspoon salt (or more if needed); a pinch of white pepper

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

This vegan lion's head stew (素狮子头) is made from tofu and other crunchy vegetables and then braised in a pool of sweet Napa cabbage. The recipe is easy to make, delicious, and healthy.

Updated at: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:18:34 GMT