Vegan Thai Peanut Butter Fried Rice

This is the dish that will change your life: vegan Thai peanut butter fried rice that will make you sigh with happiness with every bite!

I was fortunate enough to be a server at a high-end Asian fusion restaurant when I became a vegan over six years ago. I quickly discovered that many of my favorite wok fried dishes were inherently plant-based, besides of course the meat, fish, and egg ingredients. To my amazement, simply removing these items and substituting tofu or extra veggies led to many simple and satisfying vegan meals. I credit this experience with laying the foundation for my path, teaching me that living a plant-based lifestyle is not as hard as it sounds. In fact, it’s a breeze!

As it turns out, a lot of Asian cuisines are easy to recreate at home, especially those of the wok fried variety. After much experimentation, I have crafted a simple recipe for delicious fried rice with a Thai inspired peanut butter sauce. I’ve decided to nickname it “The Crowd Pleaser,” due to the overwhelmingly positive feedback upon sharing with several co-workers during a lunch break. The Crowd Pleaser is a hearty, healthy and versatile entrée, so feel free to serve it as the main course, or as an awesome side dish to other foods. Either way it is tried, tested, and guaranteed to make everyone happy—even the omnivores!

I sincerely hope you enjoy this recipe. In closing: you are what you eat, and food always tastes better off someone else’s plate, so eat light, and always make enough to share.

Feeds 4-6 people