Buddha's delight
🇨🇳 A dish from China
Buddha's delight, often transliterated as Luóhàn zhāi, lo han jai, or lo hon jai, is a vegetarian dish well known in Chinese and Buddhist cuisine. It is sometimes also called Luóhàn cài.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | mushrooms, tofu, glass noodles, napa cabbage, bamboo shoots, wood ear fungus, lily flower |
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| 🔥Cooking method | braised and stir-fried |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, umami, mild, soy-seasoned, vegetarian |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | festive, often eaten on holidays or by those observing meatless meals |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Buddha's delight come from?
Buddha's delight is a dish that originated in China.
What is Buddha's delight?
Buddha's delight, often transliterated as Luóhàn zhāi, lo han jai, or lo hon jai, is a vegetarian dish well known in Chinese and Buddhist cuisine. It is sometimes also called Luóhàn cài.