Vegetarian

Flavour-packed dishes, no meat required

Who says you need meat for great flavour? My Vegetarian collection is proof that Chinese food can be every bit as rich, savoury, and satisfying using just vegetables, tofu, and a few clever cooking techniques.


These are recipes I cook often,  simple, healthy, and full of umami. Whether you’re vegetarian, cutting back on meat, or just looking for something lighter, you’ll find plenty of dishes here that don’t compromise on taste.

Real Chinese flavour, plant-based simplicity

Chinese cooking has always celebrated vegetables. From quick-fried greens to tofu dishes that soak up every drop of flavour. Each recipe in this section focuses on balance, texture, and that unmistakable wok-fired aroma.


You’ll find step-by-step guides and videos showing how to bring out the best in each ingredient, all with the same home-style authenticity you’d expect from my family kitchen.

Discover dishes such as:


  • Vegetable Chow Mein – a quick, colourful noodle classic.

  • Aubergine with Garlic Sauce – rich, sweet, and savoury perfection.

  • Stir-Fried Tofu with Black Bean Sauce – packed with umami.

  • Chinese Leaf in Oyster Sauce – fast, simple, and delicious.

  • Sweet and Sour Vegetables – the perfect balance of tang and crunch.
Hand sprinkling seasoning onto chopped vegetables in a stone bowl.

Fresh, fast and full of flavour

Browse below to explore my Vegetarian recipes, from noodles to stir-fries and classic Chinese sides. Every dish is easy to make, full of Chow With Lau flavour, and guaranteed to impress.

Person pouring liquid from a pan into two white ramekins with a yellowish-green mixture inside.
By MIchael Lau November 1, 2025
My mum’s spring onion and ginger oil dip — simple, fragrant, and full of flavour. The perfect Chinese sauce for chicken, rice, or noodles.
Small glass jar filled with black peppercorns surrounded by four garlic cloves on a wooden surface.
By MIchael Lau November 1, 2025
Learn what fermented black beans are and how to make authentic Chinese black bean sauce — rich, savoury, and perfect for stir-fries.
Bowl of steamed green vegetables with chopsticks on wooden table.
By MIchael Lau November 1, 2025
Quick, garlicky Tenderstem broccoli stir-fry. My easy Chinese-style recipe that turns this simple veg into a flavour-packed side dish.
Steamed bok choy with sesame sauce on a blue patterned plate, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro.
By MIchael Lau November 1, 2025
Quick, easy pak choi stir-fry in garlic oyster sauce. My simple recipe for this Chinese favourite — light, flavourful, and ready in minutes.
Bowl of stir-fried eggplant with green peppers in a dark sauce, chili oil, chopsticks.
By MIchael Lau November 1, 2025
Delicious Chinese aubergine stir-fry in garlic sauce. Sweet, spicy, tangy, and easy — my vegetarian Eggplant in Garlic Sauce recipe.
Noodles in a clear bowl, chopsticks, and a spoon sit on a wooden cutting board near a window.
By MIchael Lau November 1, 2025
Quick, spicy, and packed with flavour. My easy Szechuan Chilli Garlic Noodles are ready in minutes — fiery, garlicky, and incredibly satisfying.
Bowl of assorted tempura vegetables and shrimp.
By Michael Lau October 18, 2025
Crispy, golden tempura vegetables made easy. My simple, quick recipe for light-as-air batter and perfectly fried veggies every time.