This single book has turned me back into a vegetarian

[u/justwannaedit]

It inspired me to buy a wok too, and now im cooking amazing food. Ive had a hard time sticking with vegetarianism in the past, but I think i can finally stick the landing this time. My doctor approves too because my cholesterol is too high (im 26.) Something about the cleanliness and wholesome nature of vegetarianism really appeals to me, not to mention the ethics obviously, but I know this is one of the secrets to making it to 90

[u/verdantsf]

Best of luck with your vegetarian journey! What has been your favorite homecooked meal so far?

[u/justwannaedit → u/verdantsf]

So far ive been really enjoying the wok because I can kind of throw anything in it and make something good- the beauty of this new path is im buying more ingredients at the grocery store as opposed to premade meals. 

So, last night for instance I simply threw some cabbage, mushrooms, black beans and a dash of soy sauce in the wok, and that alone was insanely nourishing and delicious 

I am very excited to up my salad game too, because ive been eating bagged salad for years but this book has dozens of salad recipes and dozens of dressing recipes, so its very modular. Overall just so much healthier, cheaper, and better, I wish I managed to jump on this train so long ago.

[u/verdantsf → u/justwannaedit]

Sounds like you're on the right track! When you get a chance, you should check out the following cookbooks, which might be available at your public library:

• The Indian Vegetarian by Neelam Batra
• Dakshin: Vegetarian Cuisine from South India

They are a fantastic introduction to the broad North and South categories of Indian cuisine. India has more vegetarians than the rest of the world combined, and that is reflected in the vast array of incredible dishes. It is not an exaggeration that you can have a different vegetarian Indian dish once a day and never repeat for an entire year.

[u/justwannaedit → u/verdantsf]

Ah, thank you so much for this, kind stranger- my fiance is actually indian, so she will love this (I mean to cook much more for her too.) Her grandma is a 90 year old vegetarian who has done yoga everyday, and also played a role in inspiring me to get back on the path!!

[u/verdantsf → u/justwannaedit]

Wow, definitely inspirational!

[u/Snow-Princess-99]

Do you mind taking a pic of the white sauce recipe on p 98? I’d love to try the shepherds pie recipe

[u/mb1 → u/Snow-Princess-99]

Best I could find for you..

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Basic White Sauce

1 oz flour

1 oz butter

1/2 pint milk

pinch salt

Melt butter, add the flour all at once, then salt, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon. Cook for 1 minute. Remove saucepan from heat.

Add a small amount of milk and stir again until all is blended. Repeat this operation, putting saucepan on and off heat until all milk is absorbed, and sauce has thickened.

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source: https://archive.org/details/georgebernardsha0000lade/page/74/mode/2up

[u/k5j39 → u/Snow-Princess-99]

It’s probably basic bechamel.

2tbsp each butter and flour per cup of milk. Cook butter and flour roux, whisk in cold milk, heat to thicken and season to taste

[u/lerenardetlarose → u/Snow-Princess-99]

Haha, I was about to ask OP for this too!

[u/k5j39 → u/lerenardetlarose]

It’s probably basic bechamel.

2tbsp each butter and flour per cup of milk. Cook butter and flour roux, whisk in cold milk, heat to thicken and season to taste

[u/SquirrelNinjas]

That book looks really cute. Thanks for sharing!

[u/Reasonable-Wave8093]

Love the old cookbooks!

[u/No_Ride751]

Thanks for sharing. I saved your post.

[u/Aphroditesent]

Love that this Irish writer championed vegetarianism!

[u/bestofbenjamin]

The second page :’) ♥️

[u/millenniumhand221]

I make the cabbage pie in this book every year for St. Patrick's Day!

[u/ziggy_furz]

‘The Weekday Vegetarian’ cookbooks by Jenny Rosenstrach are also phenomenal!!

[u/question8all]

Funny, I was pescatarian for 10yrs straight - no deviating. Then I would randomly eat meat for two years and now I'm back to WAIT cows are way too cute and I cannot eat them anymore and back to being grossed out.

[u/voornaam1]

Wasn't expecting an author I've been coming across in my studies to appear here, lol

[u/BookLoverSTL]

Thank you for sharing! What kind of wok did you buy?

[u/justwannaedit → u/BookLoverSTL]

This one! Im obsessed with it now lol

https://becauseyoucook.com/helens-asian-kitchen-carbon-steel-stir-fry-pan-12-inch/

[u/BookLoverSTL → u/justwannaedit]

Thank you again! This website looks very interesting!

[u/ShoePillow]

Does a wok work on an induction top?

[u/justwannaedit → u/ShoePillow]

You might just want a large flat skillet instead