Xiamen, Fujian -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/29/2010 -- Vegetarian cuisine month, hosted this past April by the Loong Yuen Chinese restaurant, introduced an array of contemporary versions on favorite vegetarian dishes. While select dishes were released exclusively during this event, the finest dishes in hot demand are available year long at Loong Yuen.

During the vegetarian event the premier among the popular dishes was braised vegetarian abalone & vegetarian sea cucumber with oyster sauce. These delicacies are a tribute to the coastal city of Xiamen, while being prepared 100% with vegetarian ingredients. The abalone has a tender texture allowing for perfect absorption of the oyster sauce while the sea cucumber has a delicate supple texture, giving before the knife like butter and simply melts in your mouth.

An immensely popular version on the traditional sweet & sour tofu is the braised tofu created with a sublime combination of crispy tofu skin with a soft supple center. The tofu is then carefully blanketed by hot, sweet, & sour sauce for an eye-opening taste experience.

As far as soups go, the minced pumpkin soup with both supreme and yellow fungus far exceeds your ordinary soup. From its rich full pumpkin taste to its creamy sweet flavor, this pumpkin soup is highly soothing to both the palate and stomach.

The vegetarian month introduced a wide variety of new flavors and textures to open eyes in Xiamen to this healthy cuisine while offering fresh new dishes to vegetarian diners. The growing popularity of gourmet vegetarian cuisine amongst Xiamen’s diners has sparked a hunger for vegetables masterfully selected and prepared with fine sauces.

Vegetarian philosophy often includes not only vegetable cuisine, but also a lifestyle of care for animals, nature, organic farming, and a carbon neutral footprint. The growing emphasis amongst consumer and government authorities for a green lifestyle has raised vegetarianism into the limelight. While vegetarian culture has been around since earliest historical records, a growing scientific and improved moral awareness has entered through globalization and greater media exposure.

Throughout this year Loong Yuen Chinese restaurant continues to warmly welcome Xiamen’s diners to enjoy these brand new vegetarian dishes and a healthy, green lifestyle.

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