As people become more conscious about being eco-friendly, more and more individuals are thinking about the “right” way to live. These changes can take place in food, clothing, actions, and entertainment. A promoter of sustainable vegan eating who lives in Taitung, Manran, is of German and Italian descent. Manran Vegan Kitchen promotes using locally sourced vegetables to create healthy and sustainable vegan dishes. She hopes to promote a sustainable way of life and a passion to protect our environment through her food.
Manran, who has been living on and off in Taiwan for 8 years, has a passion for vegetables, the ocean, sunshine, and Mandarin. Since Taitung has a good combination of all of the above and also boasts rich natural resources and great landscape, Manran birthed the idea to make the move permanent. In the years she has spent in Taiwan, Manran says she has met many great people. She discovered a similarity between Taiwan and Italy, that is the hospitable and friendly locals. It wasn’t difficult for her to blend in with the Taiwanese lifestyle. Combining her love for cooking and the top quality Taitung fresh produce, Manran was able to create even more innovative vegan dishes. On her quest to find all types of organic produce, Manran also became buddies with farmers all around Taiwan.
Manran’s cuisine combines Italian culinary skills and Taiwanese local ingredients to produce stunning dishes one after another. While searching for unique ingredients, she finds many connections between the ingredients and the land. Manran loves gracilaria, which are the tender leafy parts of the chayote. Gracilaria is perfect for salads, pair it with Italian olive oil for a refreshing and crispy bite. The salad of the day contains romaine, mango, bitter melon, rocket, plum vinegar, carrots, cherry tomatoes, Taiwanese sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil. Order this salad with some grilled vegetables and Italian risotto for a satisfying meal anyone would fall in love with.
The sustainable concept is applicable to more than just cuisine, it should be used in our attitude towards life. Manran shares her life philosophy: she believes that all one needs to survive in this world is clean air, clean water, and safe and natural food ingredients. However, mankind has seriously damaged these vital things that nourish us for the purpose of “development.” We should cherish each second of our lives, enjoy the sunshine, enjoy each ingredient nature provides us with, love our friends and family, that is the idea that Manran is trying to share with us.
Taitung boasts lovely mountains and great water. The fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown in this environment have deeply attracted Manran. Are you interested in trying Manran Vegan Kitchen? Or do you want to learn a culinary thing or two from Manran? Make a reservation for a menuless private vegan cuisine or ask Manran Vegan Kitchen to host events including yoga, vegan cooking workshops, and more. Come taste and learn about Manran’s Italian Vegan cooking! Manran is waiting to share her vegan cooking and sustainable philosophy with you all. Come taste great food, learn about sustainability, and enjoy a slow and delicious way of life with Manran.
