Vegetarian braised pepper beef is a vegetarian dish that brings a fragrant, rich flavor and is simple to prepare, rivaling any meat dish. Today, let’s join cooking with TasteVN and immediately make 2 appealing, super “rice-eating” braised dishes!
1. Vegetarian braised pepper beef
Preparation
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Braised Pepper Beef Serves 4
Vegetarian beef 100 gr (dried type) Black pepper 1.5 teaspoons (whole) Spring onion 4 stalks Chili 3 pieces Garlic 5 cloves Vegetarian seasoning 1/3 teaspoon Vegetarian fish sauce 1 teaspoon Color sauce 1 teaspoon Common spices A little (sugar/salt/MSG) Cooking oil 4 tablespoons
Note about color sauce:
- The color sauce for braising meat can be found at supermarkets or reputable grocery stores.
- When buying, pay attention to the packaging; the label should be intact, not discolored or torn. The product inside should not be moldy, leaking, or show any unusual signs.
- Additionally, you can also make color sauce at home to ensure the safety of your family’s health.
See details: How to make color sauce – homemade color sauce
Marinate the beef
Add 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/3 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/3 amount of chopped green onions, 1/3 amount of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce to the plate of beef.
Mix well and let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes for the beef to absorb the spices.
Beef Stew
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into the pan and heat it up, then add all the minced garlic and half of the remaining green onions and sauté until fragrant.
When the onions and garlic are fragrant, pour the beef into the pan and stir-fry over high heat for about 4 minutes until the beef turns a beautiful golden brown.
Next, add 4 tablespoons of water to the plate where the beef was marinated and stir well to dissolve the seasoning, then pour it into the pan. Lower the heat and continue to stew the beef for another 7 – 10 minutes so that the seasoning is well absorbed into the beef and the sauce thickens.
Finally, add 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 3 small chili peppers, and all of the remaining green onions into the pan and turn off the heat.
Scoop the peppered beef stew onto a plate, garnish it to make it look beautiful, and it’s done.
Final Product
The peppered vegetarian beef stew when completed will have a beautiful brown color. The vegetarian beef is chewy, soaked with rich sauce, along with the fragrant and spicy characteristic of pepper. Eating it with white rice is absolutely delightful, isn’t it?
2. Vegetarian Braised Pork with Pepper
Preparation
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Braised Pork with Pepper Serves 4
Vegetarian pork 2 pieces Soft tofu 1 piece Fresh tofu skin 150 gr Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Flour 1 tablespoon Condensed milk 2 tablespoons Vegetarian fish sauce 2 tablespoons Ketchup 1 tablespoon Chili sauce 1/2 tablespoon Green onion 1 stalk Common spices a little (sugar/ salt/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper) Cooking oil 100 ml
How to Choose Good Soft Tofu
- To choose a good piece of tofu without gypsum, you should select those that are ivory-colored, avoiding yellowish or golden pieces.
- Opt for pieces that feel light and smooth in hand; these are good tofu pieces.
- Fresh and pure tofu will have a distinctive aroma, while tofu containing impurities will have a faint smell like lime.
- You should buy tofu from reputable supermarkets or grocery stores to ensure the best quality.
- Additionally, you can try making tofu at home to ensure food safety.
See details: How to Make Soft and Delicious Tofu Simply at Home
How to Prepare Braised Vegetarian Pork
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Boil the tofu skin
To remove impurities, rinse the tofu skin with cold water and let it drain.
Place a pot of water on the stove, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil, then add the tofu skin and boil for about 10 minutes until it expands and softens, then drain in a colander or sieve, discarding the water and letting the tofu dry completely.
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Tear the pork ribs
Soak the pork ribs in water for about 15 minutes to soften, then drain and use your hands to tear the rib meat into small, bite-sized strands.
Rinse the soft tofu with water and let it drain, then use a spoon to mash it finely.
Add the mashed tofu to the bowl of torn rib meat and use a pestle to mix well until the tofu and rib meat are finely blended and stick together.
Next, add the boiled tofu skin and continue to pound and mix until you achieve a homogeneous and smooth mixture.
Tip: You should pound and mix well to ensure that the vegetarian pork turns out chewy and not tough.
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Marinate the vegetarian meat
After finishing the mixing, add 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, and 2 tablespoons of condensed milk, then mix well until all the spices dissolve completely and blend together.
Tip:
- Marinating vegetarian meat with flour helps increase the stickiness and chewiness of the vegetarian meat.
- Adding condensed milk to the meat filling helps the final product to have a richer and creamier flavor.
- If you are vegetarian and do not use milk, you can replace it with coconut milk instead.
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Fry vegetarian meat
Place a pan on the stove, add about 100ml of cooking oil and heat it.
Then use a spoon to take a small amount of filling, shape it into a piece of meat, and place it in the pan to fry until golden, then remove the vegetarian meat and let it drain.
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Make sauce and braise the meat
Place a clay pot on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil (reuse the oil from frying the meat) and heat it, then add 1 teaspoon of sugar and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and starts to turn a brown color.
Reduce the heat and then add to the pot 1 tablespoon of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of water, 1/2 tablespoon of chili sauce, and 1 teaspoon of ground pepper.
Turn the heat back up and stir continuously until all the seasonings dissolve completely and the sauce begins to thicken, then pour the fried vegetarian meat into the pot.
Continue to braise on high heat for about 3 – 5 more minutes for the meat to absorb the seasonings, then turn off the heat.
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Finished product
Sprinkle a little green onion and ground pepper on top, then decorate it nicely to finish.
With just a few simple steps, you already have a pot of fragrant vegetarian braised pork with pepper. The vegetarian pork retains its crispy and fatty texture, wonderfully infused with flavor; enjoy it with some hot rice to fully experience the taste!
How to choose vegetarian ingredients
- Vegetarian pork, beef, and tofu skin can be found at supermarkets, specialized vegetarian food stores, reputable e-commerce sites,…
- When purchasing packaged products, you should carefully check the expiration date, ensure the packaging is intact, not torn or discolored, and that the product inside is not moldy, or has any unusual stains or leaking fluids.
- Additionally, you can try making tofu skin at home to ensure food safety.
Above are 2 vegetarian peppered braised meat recipes that are rich, delicious, and extremely simple for a more serene family meal. Wishing you success with the recipe shared by TasteVN!
* Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel EASY TO MAKE DELICIOUS DISHES and Delicious vegetarian dishes easy to make – Thanh cooking
