The vegetarian recipe for ‘Taro and Vegetarian Ham in Barbecue Sauce’:

Ingredients

  • 500 g of or 1 taro (peel, cut in half lengthwise and cut into half round slices)
  • 1/2 loaf of vegetarian ham (defrost, cut in half lengthwise and cut into half round slices)
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 3 cups of water
  • 2 tablespoons of diced coriander
  • 1/2 tablespoon of tapioca starch (mix with some water to form a thickening paste)

Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons of vegetarian barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon of peanut butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon of sugar

Method

  • Sprinkle five-spice powder (1/2 teaspoon) over the taro slices, fry, dish out, drain and set aside.
  • Fry vegetarian ham slices until fragrant, dish out, drain and set aside.
  • Arrange slices of taro and vegetarian ham by alternating them in rows on a serving dish.
  • Heat oil, stir-fry five-spice powder (1/2 teaspoon) + peanut butter + vegetarian barbecue sauce + vegetarian oyster sauce until fragrant.
  • Add sugar + water and bring to a boil.
  • Then, thicken with tapioca paste.
  • Gently pour the sauce over the slices of taro and vegetarian ham.
  • Steam for 1/2 an hour.
  • Lastly, top with diced coriander before serving.