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vegetarian
n. A person who does not eat meat or fish. They may however, eat eggs, cheese and other dairy products. Ethical vegetarians often avoid fur or leather.
vegan
n. A strict vegetarian who eats plant products only, especially one who uses no products derived from animals, such as honey, fur or leather.
ahimsa
n. A Buddhist and Hindu doctrine expressing belief in the sacredness of all living creatures and urging the avoidance of harm and violence.
jai·gong slang. Cantonese for the word 'vegetarian' (useful word to know in a chinese restaurant).
The following Recipes were presented at WORLD VEG FESTIVAL Saturday, October 3, 2009 by Jesse Miner a Natural Chef trained at Bauman College in Oakland, interned at Millennium Restaurant in San Francisco, serves as a columnist for VegNews magazine, and presently works as a private chef. Contact information: website: 650-274- 8089 or www.chefjesseminer.com
Tantalizing Tempeh: Grilled Tempeh Skewers Makes 10 skewers
Ingredients 10 bamboo skewers, soaked for 30 minutes in water 16 oz. tempeh, cubed 1 yellow onion, 3/4"diced 2 red bell peppers, 3/4" diced 2 peaches, 3/4"diced 1 1/2 cup Spicy Peanut Sauce
Steps 1. Steam tempeh for 20 minutes covered in a steamer basket over boiling water. Steaming removes tempeh’s bitter taste and partially cooks it, shortening time needed on the grill. 2. Heat up grill to medium-high heat. 3. On each bamboo skewer, alternate ingredients, leaving 1-2 inches free on both ends. Baste each completed skewer with a layer of peanut sauce on all sides. 4. Place skewers on grill for 7-8 minutes, until grill marks have formed. Turn over and grill other side for 7-8 minutes. Leave grill open throughout cooking to avoid higher heat that can quickly burn your skewers. 5. Spoon extra peanut sauce over cooked skewers
Spicy Peanut Sauce (Makes 1 1/2 cups)
Ingredients 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar‘ 2 teaspoons ginger, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2cup water 1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce, or to taste
Steps 1. In a medium sized bowl, mix peanut butter through garlic together. 2. Slowly whisk in water until a sauce consistency has been reached (think bbq sauce thickness). 3. Add chili sauce to desired spiciness.
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