You are a fan of light vegetarian dishes. Today, TasteVN will share with you 2 delicious recipes for vegetarian mixed noodles for your family meal. Let’s get cooking right away!
1. Vegetarian Mixed Noodles with Tofu
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Mixed Noodles with Tofu For 3 people
Fresh noodles 500 gr Pre-fried tofu 300 gr Ginger 5 slices Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Minced chili 1 teaspoon Sliced cucumber 1 piece Sliced carrot 1/2 piece Chopped lettuce 100 gr Bean sprouts 100 gr Herbs a little (perilla/ Vietnamese mint/ fish mint/ …) Vegetarian fish sauce 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar 1/2 tablespoon Vegetarian oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 tablespoon
How to choose good tofu
- Good tofu usually has a creamy white color and is very soft. Tofu made with gypsum tends to be more yellow, and the yellower it is, the more gypsum it contains and the harder it is compared to regular tofu.
- Choose to buy tofu from reputable stores with guaranteed quality and clear origins.
- Additionally, to ensure safety and convenience, you can make tofu at home using the simple recipe below.
How to prepare Vegetarian Mixed Noodles with Tofu
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Stir-fry tofu
Cut the tofu into long strips, about half the thickness of your finger.
Heat a pan on the stove, add 4 tablespoons of water, then add 1 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, 5 thin slices of ginger, and finally the tofu.
Stir-fry the tofu over medium heat for about 4 – 5 minutes; during the process, you should stir it so that the tofu absorbs the seasoning evenly. When you see the sauce is almost dry, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, stir well, and then turn off the heat.
Tip: If you like it spicy, you can add a chili pepper to the stir-fried tofu.
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Make the dressing
You put 1 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar, 1 teaspoon of minced chili, and 1 tablespoon of chili sauce into a bowl. You stir the dressing until it dissolves.
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Completion
You put the noodles into a bowl, then add about 2 tablespoons of the tofu braising sauce and mix it well.
Then put a little noodles into another bowl, add a bit of chopped lettuce, a few julienned cucumbers, some bean sprouts, some julienned carrots, and a bit of various herbs, then continue to place the tofu on top of the noodles. Finally, drizzle some dressing over the noodles and enjoy.
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The final product
The vegetarian noodles with tofu dish is colorful and eye-catching. The braised tofu is soft and just right, the noodles have a light sour taste from the vinegar, a bit spicy from the chili, and the special dressing served with various vegetables will be very delicious.
2. Vegetarian mixed noodles with mushrooms
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Preparation
1 hour
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian mixed noodles with mushrooms For 1 person
Fresh noodles 50 gr Dried tofu skin 100 gr Oyster mushrooms 100 gr Dried shiitake mushrooms 5 pieces Carrot 50 gr Bean sprouts 10 gr Fresh herbs a little Cucumber 50 gr Minced scallions 1 teaspoon Vegetarian fish sauce 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 4.5 tablespoons Chili sauce 2 tablespoons Vinegar 2 tablespoons Sugar 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 100 ml
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good dried shiitake mushrooms
- The shape of dried shiitake mushrooms is similar to that of fresh shiitake mushrooms, but they are lighter due to drying.
- Choose mushrooms that are not broken and have a light brown cap (generally, there should not be much color change when the mushrooms are dried).
- Pay attention to the scent; it should not be musty or have any strange odors, and there should be no white mold spots on the mushrooms.
How to choose fresh oyster mushrooms
- You should choose mushrooms with long, thick, and firm stems; these mushrooms will be sweeter than those with smaller stems.
- Mushrooms that are harvested for a long time and stored at cold temperatures often have black or bruised tips.
- Gently touch the mushrooms; if they feel slimy, you should not buy them.
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Fresh and delicious carrots should be of moderate size, straight and tapered towards the tail, with smooth skin, firm to the touch, and slightly hard.
- Choose carrots that are bright, deep orange in color, with green leaves still fresh and firmly attached to the root.
- Do not choose carrots with wilted or bruised tops or any signs of dark spots.
- Avoid overly large carrots that have thick tops and shoulders, as these are older carrots, which will have more fibers and fewer nutrients.
How to prepare Vegetarian Mixed Noodles with Mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in cold water for about 30 minutes until soft, then rinse several times with water and cut into thin strips.
Proper way to soak shiitake mushrooms:- Soak the mushrooms for 30 minutes to several hours to soften; do not soak for less than 30 minutes to avoid uneven softness, which affects the taste.
- To soften the mushrooms quickly, soak them whole; do not slice or cut them before soaking.
- After soaking, place the mushrooms in a colander to drain quickly; this will help them retain their shape and texture when cooked, preventing them from becoming mushy.
Clean the oyster mushrooms, squeeze out excess water, and then tear into small pieces. Wash the carrots and cucumbers, peel them, and then cut into fine strips. Chop the herbs finely, and rinse the bean sprouts, trimming off both ends.
Soak the dry tofu skin in cold water for about 15 – 20 minutes until soft, then rinse and squeeze dry. Tear it into bite-sized pieces.
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Fry the dried tofu skin until crispy
Add the tofu skin to a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, mix well, and marinate for about 2 – 3 minutes.
Next, heat a pan and add 100ml of hot oil, then put all the marinated tofu skin into the pan and fry for about 4 – 5 minutes until the tofu skin is evenly golden on both sides, then remove and let it drain oil.
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Stir-fry mushrooms and carrots
Heat a pan and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, 1 teaspoon of minced green onion, and sauté until fragrant. Then add shiitake mushrooms and oyster mushrooms, a little soy sauce (about 1 teaspoon), and stir-fry for about 2 – 3 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked.
Finally, add the shredded carrots and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
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Completion
You put 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, and 2 tablespoons of vinegar in a bowl, then stir the dressing well.
Next, you arrange a little bean sprouts, some chopped cucumber, followed by 50g of fresh noodles, some crispy fried tofu skin, some stir-fried mushrooms with carrots, and finally some chopped herbs.
Tip:- To keep the noodles dry and fluffy, you should blanch the fresh noodles briefly in boiling water, then rinse them with cold water!
- Depending on how much vegetables you like, you can adjust accordingly!
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Final Product
Pour a little sauce over the vegetarian noodle salad with mushrooms and enjoy. The crispy and fragrant tofu skin, the sweet and sour salty sauce soaking into the noodles, the chewy and sweet mushrooms, and some vegetables will make it not feel greasy!
This dish is perfect for entertaining guests or for family breakfasts.
Try making 2 ways to make vegetarian mixed noodles that are delicious and very simple at home. Wish you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from 2 YouTube channels Tuệ Vân and Diệu Pháp Âm
