Delicious, nutritious, and simple vegetarian steamed bread is a great suggestion for your breakfast. Let’s go shopping for ingredients with TasteVN and get cooking this vegetarian dish right away. We have revealed the detailed and specific recipe for you right below.
1. Vegetarian steamed bread with crab sticks
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Steamed Bread with Crab Sticks For 3 people
Bread 3 pieces Vegetarian crab sticks 70 gr Young corn 100 gr Green beans 100 gr (string beans) Green onions 100 gr Cooking oil 5 tablespoons Vegetarian fish sauce 1 teaspoon Fresh vegetables for serving 100 gr (lettuce/ herbs/ basil…) Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon MSG a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose delicious young corn
- It’s best to choose young corn that is not too large, about the size of a finger is ideal.
- Choose corn when you see it still has a bright white-yellow color, whole and not broken.
- Avoid buying young corn that has black spots on the cob or is wilted.
How to choose delicious green beans
- Choose green beans that are fresh green, with the stem intact and soft.
- Select green beans of moderate size, not too big or too small.
- Avoid choosing beans that are too long, shiny, and have few fibers because these types are often heavily sprayed with pesticides.
You can find vegetarian crab sticks at vegetarian food stores, large supermarkets, or you can order them from e-commerce websites.
How to make Steamed Vegetarian Bread with Crab Sticks
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Prepare the ingredients
You should let the bread sit overnight to make it soft and chewy, then cut it into thick slices about the width of a finger.
Clean the scallions by removing any damaged leaves, cutting off the roots, and chopping them finely. Clean the young corn by removing the silk and washing it along with the green beans. Then, cut the green beans, good corn, and vegetarian crab sticks into small pieces.
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Make scallion oil
Add 5 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, heat the oil until boiling and add the scallions, stir-frying for about 1 minute until fragrant, then turn off the heat and remove the scallions to a bowl.
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Stir-fry the filling
Utilize the oil from making scallion oil to stir-fry the filling, add all the vegetarian crab sticks, green beans, and baby corn, and stir-fry quickly over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
To enhance the flavor of the filling, add 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian fish sauce, and continue to stir-fry for another 7 minutes until the green beans, corn, and vegetarian crab sticks are cooked, then turn off the heat.
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Steam the bread and finish
You put the bread in the steamer and steam it for about 5 minutes. If you want to eat softer bread, you can spray a little water on the bread before steaming.
Take the steamed bread out onto a plate, add 1/2 tablespoon of scallion oil and 1/2 tablespoon of filling on each piece of bread, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final product
This completes the delicious vegetarian crab meat steamed bread for a nutritious breakfast. The bread is soft and chewy, the filling is seasoned just right, take a piece of bread, wrap it with some fresh vegetables, dip it in sweet and sour vegetarian fish sauce, and it’s irresistible.
2. Vegetarian steamed bread with crab stick
Preparation
15 minutes
Processing
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian steamed bread with crab stick For 2 people
Bread 2 pieces Vermicelli 50 gr Vegetarian ribs 3 pieces White tofu 1 piece Cassava 1/2 tuber Carrot 1/2 tuber Shiitake mushrooms 5 pieces Roasted peanuts 1 tablespoon Sliced scallions 1 tablespoon Fried scallions 1 tablespoon Chopped chives 1 tablespoon Rice powder 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 250 ml Fresh coconut water 1 cup (rice cup) Soy sauce 4.5 tablespoons Vegetarian seasoning powder 1 teaspoon Sugar/ ground pepper a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good dried shiitake mushrooms
- Choose whole shiitake mushrooms that are not broken or crushed.
- When holding dried shiitake mushrooms, they should feel light and dry without any stickiness, indicating good quality mushrooms.
- It is advisable to buy mushrooms when the caps are a bright brown color, and they have a light, distinctive aroma of shiitake mushrooms.
- Avoid selecting broken mushrooms or those with strange white spots on the stems, as these may show signs of mold.
How to choose good white tofu
- Choose tofu pieces that have the natural white color of soybeans, and feel light when held.
- A good piece of tofu will feel smooth when pressed, and the surface should have good elasticity.
- Avoid pieces of tofu that are slightly yellowish white as they are made from gypsum, which will feel heavy when held.
- Tofu containing impurities will feel hard when pressed lightly, and will not be soft and smooth like tofu made from pure soybeans; you should definitely avoid buying these.
- To ensure the health of yourself and your family, you can also choose to make tofu at home following the recipe shared by TasteVN.
How to choose fresh and delicious cassava
- Fresh cassava will have a creamy white skin, plump, smooth, and thin outer layer.
- You should choose cassava with a moderate size, about the size of a fist is the best.
- Avoid purchasing cassava that has dark spots, a dark yellow color, or cracks on the outer skin.
- Do not buy cassava that is too large because they are usually old and will be fibrous and not tasty.
How to make Vegetarian Steamed Bread with Shredded Cassava
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Prepare the ingredients
The vegetarian spare ribs should be soaked in water for about 20 – 30 minutes to allow the ribs to expand, then drain and cut in half.
Cut the tofu into 3 thin slices along the height of the tofu piece. Peel the cassava, cut into large slices, and peel and shred the carrot. Finely chop the shiitake mushrooms.
Soak the vermicelli quickly in hot water to let it expand, then remove and rinse briefly with cold water and cut into small pieces.
Leave the bread overnight and then cut it into slices about 1/3 of a finger thick.
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Marinate the ribs
The ribs after preparation will be marinated with 1/2 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1/3 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of scallions, and 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce. Mix well for the spices to blend together and marinate for about 10 minutes.
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Fry the ingredients
Prepare a pan with 200ml of cooking oil, heat the oil until boiling, then add the tofu and fry on medium heat until golden brown on both sides, then remove.
Next, add the cassava and fry until it is golden and crispy. As for the vegetarian ribs after marinating, you will pan-fry them.
While the oil is still hot, take 1 tablespoon of oil from the pan and add it to the prepared scallion bowl, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to have a bowl of scallion oil to serve with the bread.
After frying all the ingredients, cut them into thin strips.
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Making the dipping sauce
Steamed bread will be served with a special dipping sauce, you put 1 bowl of fresh coconut water (rice bowl) into the pot and boil for about 5 minutes on high heat until the coconut water reduces to about 2/3 of the bowl, then add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, stir well until the sugar dissolves, then turn off the heat and transfer to a bowl.
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Sautéing and mixing the filling
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, heat the oil and add 1/2 tablespoon of scallions and sauté until fragrant.
After the scallions are fragrant, add the shredded carrots, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and cassava, seasoning with 1/2 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, grilled ribs, and vermicelli, and stir well.
Transfer the filling to a bowl, wait for it to cool down, then add 2 tablespoons of roasted rice powder and sautéed scallions, and mix well.
Tip: Only mix the rice powder when the filling has completely cooled to keep the powder dry and maintain its aroma. -
Completion
Serve the bread on a plate, add 1 teaspoon of chive oil, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian bì, and a little more chive oil and roasted peanuts, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Product
Thus, the delicious and unique vegetarian steamed bread bì dish is ready for the whole family to enjoy. Roll the bread with a bit of green mustard and herbs, take a bite, and savor the delicious flavors of each ingredient: the chewy and sweet mushrooms, the dry and fragrant bì, and the rich dipping sauce will surely captivate you.
3. Vegetarian Steamed Bread with Vegetables
Preparation
20 minutes
Processing
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Steamed Bread with Vegetables For 2 people
Hollow bread 1 piece Vegetarian sausage 100 grams Cassava 100 grams Carrot 100 grams Black mushrooms 25 grams Green onions 6 stalks Vegetarian seasoning 1 tablespoon Vegetarian oyster sauce 1 tablespoon
Cooking Utensils
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How to Make Steamed Vegetarian Bread with Vegetables
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Prepare the Ingredients
The bread should be bought with a thick crust, cut diagonally into small, aesthetically pleasing pieces about the thickness of a finger.
Peel the cassava root and carrot, then cut them into small dice.
Soak the wood ear mushrooms in cold water for about 20 minutes, then chop them finely.
Cut the vegetarian sausage into small dice.
Wash the green onions and chop them finely.
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Sauté the Ingredients
Heat a pan on the stove, sauté 1 tablespoon of cooking oil with 2 tablespoons of the green onion roots.
Next, add the cassava, carrot, wood ear mushrooms, and vegetarian sausage to the pan and stir-fry until the ingredients are cooked.
Then, season with 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning and 1 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, stirring well.
Finally, sprinkle green onions to enhance the aroma of the filling.
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Steam the bread
You place the bread in the steamer, then put the steamer on the stove, pour in about the water level of the pot, and steam for about 5 minutes.
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Completion
You arrange the steamed bread on a plate, add the stir-fried filling on top of the bread, and sprinkle a little green onion oil, fried shallots, roasted peanuts, and pickles to enjoy this delicious dish!
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Finished product
The steamed vegetable sandwich has an irresistible delicious aroma when completed. The soft, hot bread combined with the flavorful stir-fried filling is extremely appealing.
You can enjoy the steamed bread with fresh vegetables and dip it in sweet and sour fish sauce for a delightful taste!
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Above is a detailed guide on 3 ways to make delicious steamed vegetarian bread that are simple for a nutritious breakfast. TasteVN hopes that with these delicious and nutritious recipes that are also easy to make, they will help you in preparing meals for your loved ones. Wishing you success in your cooking!
*Image and recipe sources referenced from 4 YouTube channels Bà Mẹ Quê and Mon Ngon Moi Ngay and the Tiktok channel Bếp chay XANH
