Lohan Zhai

Lohan, or Arahats, were the personal disciples of Buddha, as well as guardians and defenders of the faith. This time-honoured dish, named after them, is often eaten on Chinese New Year’s Day when many, especially in southern China, prefer to observe a vegetarian diet. It combines ingredients that can vary in kind, number and quantity, as long as they fit into the Buddhist vegetarian category. With this recipe as a guideline, you can make up your own Lohan Zhai, using such variables as carro