<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Yasmine Mustafa, Author at HappyCow</title> <atom:link href="https://www.happycow.net/blog/author/yasminem/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.happycow.net/blog/author/yasminem/</link> <description>Find Vegan Food + Community</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 05:35:37 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://www.happycow.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-hc-favicon-logo-32x32.png</url> <title>Yasmine Mustafa, Author at HappyCow</title> <link>https://www.happycow.net/blog/author/yasminem/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Hidden Animal Ingredients in South East Asian Food!</title> <link>https://www.happycow.net/blog/hidden-animal-ingredients-in-south-east-asian-food/</link> <comments>https://www.happycow.net/blog/hidden-animal-ingredients-in-south-east-asian-food/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yasmine Mustafa]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 11:05:52 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hidden ingredients]]></category> <category><![CDATA[South East Asian Food]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.happycow.net/blog/?p=28096</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>From the vibrant street markets of Bangkok to the lush rice paddies of Bali, Southeast Asia is a food lover’s paradise. The region is renowned for its bold flavors, aromatic spices, and fresh ingredients, which come together in dishes that are as diverse as they are delicious. In recent years, veganism has become more popular in Southeast Asia. From hearty curries and soups to refreshing salads and snacks, there’s no shortage of vegan options in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and other South Asian countries. In general, many traditional dishes can be made vegan by substituting animal products with plant-based ingredients, such as tofu, tempeh, and vegetables. However, there are a few hidden animal ingredients to watch out for. Here are some items to take a closer look at: 1. Curries, rice & noodles, condiments and sauces Such as: pad Thai, dipping sauces, salad dressings, nasi goreng Shrimp paste, fish sauce, and oyster sauce are commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine. Be sure to ask if a sauce is vegan or ask for it to be left out. Alternatively, you can ask for soy sauce. 2. Dumplings/momos Vegetarian dumplings may contain butter, and Nepalese dumplings may contain paneer, which are both animal-derived […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.happycow.net/blog/hidden-animal-ingredients-in-south-east-asian-food/">Hidden Animal Ingredients in South East Asian Food!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.happycow.net/blog">HappyCow</a>.</p> ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.happycow.net/blog/hidden-animal-ingredients-in-south-east-asian-food/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Hidden Animal Ingredients in Middle Eastern Food!</title> <link>https://www.happycow.net/blog/hidden-animal-ingredients-in-middle-eastern-food/</link> <comments>https://www.happycow.net/blog/hidden-animal-ingredients-in-middle-eastern-food/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Yasmine Mustafa]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:06:05 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hidden animal ingredients]]></category> <category><![CDATA[middle eastern food]]></category> <category><![CDATA[vegan middle eastern food]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.happycow.net/blog/?p=27919</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Middle Eastern cuisine has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among those who are looking for plant-based alternatives. In some parts of the world, such as the United States and Europe, there has been an increase in the number of vegan Middle Eastern restaurants. Middle Eastern cuisine is known for its flavourful dishes that often include ingredients such as chickpeas, lentils, eggplant, and tahini. Many of these ingredients are naturally vegan, making it easier for Middle Eastern cuisine to adapt to a vegan diet. Some popular vegan Middle Eastern dishes include hummus, falafel, baba ganoush, and tabbouleh. It’s true that even though some traditional Middle Eastern dishes are vegan, they may contain hidden animal products, such as yogurt, milk powder or eggs.  It’s always a good idea to ask questions and clarify the ingredients with the restaurant or bakery before ordering.  Here are some items to take a closer look at: 1. Breads and pastries Such as: manageesh, spinach pies, etc. Milk powder and eggs are often used in breads and pastries. Think zaatar flat breads (manaqeesh) and spinach pies. Some bakeries often glaze pastries with egg wash. 2. Tahini sauce Often used in: hummus, moutabbal and fatteh, etc. A […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.happycow.net/blog/hidden-animal-ingredients-in-middle-eastern-food/">Hidden Animal Ingredients in Middle Eastern Food!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.happycow.net/blog">HappyCow</a>.</p> ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.happycow.net/blog/hidden-animal-ingredients-in-middle-eastern-food/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss> <!-- Performance optimized by W3 Total Cache. Learn more: https://www.boldgrid.com/w3-total-cache/ Page Caching using Disk: Enhanced (Page is feed) Lazy Loading (feed) Served from: www.happycow.net @ 2025-02-27 14:02:31 by W3 Total Cache -->