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Weekly Buddhist Diet: Shepherd’s Purse and Tofu Dumplings Third week of September 2026 Summary: Shepherd’s Purse and Tofu Dumplings feature a fresh green filling with tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and carrot. Brief blanching softens the greens while preserving their distinctive aroma. Shepherd’s purse contributes dietary fiber and micronutrients, tofu supplies plant-based protein, and boiling keeps added oil modest. Ingredients: · Dumpling wrappers 30· Fresh shepherd’s purse 350 g· Firm tofu 220 g· Fresh shiitake mushrooms 120 g· Carrot 50 g· Light soy sauce 1 tbsp· Sesame oil 1 tsp· White pepper a pinch· Salt to taste· Cornstarch 1 tsp Instructions: 1. Wash the greensPick over the shepherd’s purse and rinse repeatedly…

Weekly Buddhist Diet: Steamed Sesame Flower Rolls Week 2 of September 2026 Summary: Steamed Sesame Flower Rolls are soft, layered Chinese buns flavored with black sesame and a restrained pepper-salt mixture instead of scallions. The dough is folded, twisted, proofed, and steamed until fluffy. The rolls mainly provide carbohydrates, while sesame adds unsaturated fat, protein, and minerals. Pair them with tofu, vegetables, and soup for a more varied meal. Ingredients: · All-purpose flour 500 g· Warm water 270 ml· Instant yeast 5 g· Sugar 10 g· Toasted black sesame 2 tbsp· Ground Sichuan pepper 1/4 tsp· Salt 1/2 tsp· Sesame oil 1 tbsp Instructions: 1. Activate the yeastMix the warm…

Weekly Buddhist Diet: Chilled Shredded Celtuce Salad Week 1 of September 2026 Summary: Chilled Shredded Celtuce Salad is crisp, refreshing, and lightly seasoned with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Fine strips of red bell pepper add color and gentle sweetness. Celtuce contributes water, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. A brief salting keeps the texture crisp; use salty seasonings in moderation. Ingredients: · Celtuce stem 500 g· Red bell pepper 1/4· Rice vinegar 1 tbsp· Light soy sauce 1 tsp· Sesame oil 1 tsp· Toasted white sesame 1 tsp· Sugar 1/2 tsp (optional)· Salt a pinch Instructions: 1. Prepare the celtuceRemove the thick peel and fibrous layer, rinse, and…