Weekly Buddhist Diet: Stir-Fried Celery, Lily Bulbs and Cashews
Weekly Buddhist Diet: Stir-Fried Celery, Lily Bulbs and Cashews
Fourth week of May 2026
Summary:
Stir-Fried Celery, Lily Bulbs and Cashews is a colorful and nutritious vegetarian dish that combines crisp celery, tender lily bulbs, and crunchy roasted cashews. The celery provides freshness and texture, lily bulbs contribute a delicate sweetness, and cashews add a rich nutty flavor. Together they create a harmonious balance of taste, texture, and visual appeal.
Celery is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while lily bulbs are valued in traditional cuisine for their nutritional benefits. Cashews provide healthy fats, plant protein, and essential minerals. Quick stir-frying preserves the natural color and nutrients of the ingredients, making this dish both wholesome and satisfying. It is ideal as a side dish, a light main course, or part of a healthy plant-based meal.
Ingredients:
· Fresh lily bulbs 150 g
· Celery 250 g
· Cashews 80 g
· Light soy sauce 1 tsp
· Salt to taste
· White pepper a pinch
· Sesame oil 1/2 tsp
· Vegetable oil 1 tbsp
Instructions:
1. Prepare ingredients
Separate and wash the lily bulbs. Remove celery strings and cut into diagonal pieces. Slice the carrot.
2. Toast the cashews
Dry-toast the cashews in a pan over low heat until lightly golden. Set aside.
3. Blanch vegetables
Blanch celery and carrots for about 30 seconds, then drain.
4. Cook the lily bulbs
Heat oil and stir-fry the lily bulbs for about 1 minute.
5. Add vegetables
Add celery, stirring quickly over high heat.
6. Season
Add soy sauce, salt, and white pepper.
7. Add cashews
Stir in the toasted cashews and mix well.
8. Finish and serve
Drizzle sesame oil before serving.
Plant-Based Wellness Tip
Add the cashews near the end of cooking to keep them crisp. Lily bulbs should be cooked briefly to maintain their delicate texture. This dish offers a balanced combination of vegetables, nuts, and traditional nourishing ingredients.
Eat healthy, enjoy plant-based meals every week!
