Vegan Culinary Cruises

Southeast Asia has some of the best destinations for vegan travelers. Whether you’re a budget-backpacker who’s gone hotel-hopping, or on a luxury vacation with a vegan culinary cruise , there’s plenty of vegan options available to you. But like anywhere else in the world, some places are more vegan-friendly than others — like the beautiful country of Vietnam. A nation rich in culture and tradition, Vietnam has a lot of vegan options as well, thanks to their love of all things rice-related. You can even enjoy a day of strolling around town and snacking on vegan-friendly street food if you’d like. What are some popular Vietnamese treats that you should try? Banh Cuon Photo Credit: asianinspirations.com.au Banh Cuon means “steamed rice rolls”, and is similar to a crepe. It is usually served with mushrooms, fried shallots, and onions. Do tell the vendor that you don’t want any fish sauce, egg, or meat bits included. Xoi  Photo Credit: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xôi This is

Many basic store cupboard ingredients that are found in every kitchen and are essential for creating a wide variety of simple vegan dishes . These include: Olive Oil Dried Herbs and Spices Pasta (not egg-based) Noodles (not egg-based) Tinned Tomatoes Tomato Puree Tinned Fruit Soy Sauce Vegetable stock cubes Top Chilled Ingredients for Simple Vegan Recipes There are now many vegan substitutes available for animal products such as meat and dairy. While it is better to have whole, natural foods as the bulk of your diet, these foods can have their place in a vegan foods diet and can be used to create quick and simple vegan recipes. Always be careful to check the label, as the products are sometimes only suitable for vegetarians, not vegans. Vegan substitutes include: Vegan Margarine Vegan Cheese Vegan Mayo Soya Milk Soy Yoghurts Soy Ice Cream Meat Substitutes (e.g. mince, burgers, sausages, etc.) Tofu Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables