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Vegan Indonesian Karedok salad with bean sprouts, carrots, cucumber, green beans, roasted peanuts, cherry tomatoes and fresh coriander, served with golden herb flatbread on a pale green ceramic plate.

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Vegan Karedok – Indonesian Raw Vegetable Salad with Peanut Dressing

Indonesia – A Culinary Journey to West JavaIndonesia is a vast Southeast Asian archipelago with an extraordinary diversity of regional cuisines, ingredients and culinary traditions. West Java is home to the Sundanese people, whose food culture is particularly associated with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, sambal and rice. Sundanese cuisine often celebrates the natural flavours and textures of vegetables, making it a wonderful source of inspiration for plant-based cooking. Fresh produce, chillies, garlic, peanuts and fragrant rhizomes such as kencur play important roles in many local preparations. Karedok is one of the region's best-known vegetable dishes and beautifully reflects this appreciation for freshness, texture and bold seasoning. Karedok – A Traditional Sundanese Salad with a Vegan TwistKaredok is a traditional Sundanese vegetable salad from West Java, usually prepared with raw vegetables and a thick, aromatic peanut dressing. Common ingredients include cabbage, cucumber, bean sprouts, long beans and fresh herbs, while the dressing typically combines roasted peanuts, garlic, chilli, palm sugar, tamarind and kencur. Some versions also contain terasi, a fermented shrimp paste that adds savoury depth. My Via Veggie Vegan interpretation replaces terasi with white miso, adds carrot, Thai basil and fresh coriander, and uses thoroughly cooked ordinary green beans instead of raw long beans. The result is a colourful, crunchy and completely plant-based version inspired by the flavours of traditional Karedok.

Spicy vegan miso ramen served in a turquoise ceramic bowl with curly noodles, bean sprouts, carrot strips, leafy greens, fresh coriander, sesame seeds and fine red chili threads, with black chopsticks resting on the rim.

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Spicy Miso Ramen – Japanese-Inspired Vegan Noodle Soup

Japan – A Culinary Tradition of Precision and Umami Japan is an East Asian island nation celebrated for its diverse regional cuisines, seasonal ingredients and careful attention to flavor and presentation. Japanese cooking frequently highlights the natural character of ingredients, with fermented foods such as miso and soy sauce playing an important role. From traditional noodle shops to modern ramen restaurants, comforting bowls of noodles are an essential part of everyday food culture. What Is Spicy Miso Ramen? Ramen developed in Japan under the influence of Chinese wheat noodle traditions and has evolved into numerous regional styles. Miso ramen is particularly associated with Sapporo in Hokkaido, where miso-based ramen became popular during the twentieth century. This Via Veggie Vegan interpretation combines white miso, vegetable stock, soy milk, garlic, ginger and chili crisp to create a creamy, spicy broth. Ramen noodles, tofu, plant-based chicken and plenty of vegetables turn it into a generous, satisfying plant-based meal.