If you are looking for a unique vegetarian dish with a unique recipe that still ensures delicious, enticing flavors, then the vegetarian fish dish will be the ideal suggestion for you. Today, let’s cook with TasteVN to discover 4 ways to make quality vegetarian fish right at home!
1. Crispy vegetarian fish
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Crispy Vegetarian Fish For 4 people
Banana flower 1 piece Rice flour 100 gr Crispy batter flour 50 gr Dried seaweed 2 pieces Kumquat 2 fruits Chili 1 fruit (chopped) Garlic 4 cloves (chopped) Vegetarian fish sauce 3 tablespoons Cooking oil 50 ml Lemon juice a little Common spices a little (sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious banana flower
- To buy fresh banana flower, you should choose one that is still whole and then prepare it yourself. Look for banana flowers with bright red-purple outer skin, covered with a thin layer of white powder.
- Fresh and delicious banana flowers are those that have outer bracts that are not too loose, tightly wrapping to form a bud, and feel firm and heavy when held.
- Do not buy banana flowers that have wrinkled leaves, are wilted, with loose bracts, or where the inner banana flower has already formed fruits, as these are old banana flowers and not tasty.
How to make Crispy Fried Vegetarian Fish
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Prepare the banana flower
After buying the banana flower, remove all the old petals on the outside and soak it in a mixture of diluted lemon juice for about 30 minutes.
After soaking, place a pot on the stove, add 200ml of water to the pot and bring to a boil. When the water boils, add the soaked banana flower and boil for about 10 – 15 minutes on high heat until the banana flower is slightly soft.
Next, place the boiled banana flower into a bowl of cold water and soak for about 15 minutes, then use a knife to cut the banana flower into bite-sized pieces, and drain the water.
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Prepare the frying batter
Add 50gr of crispy frying flour into a pot containing 100gr of rice flour. Next, add 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate into the pot, and mix well to combine the ingredients.
Then, slowly add water to the mixed flour. Add water until it forms a thin, smooth batter that is not too dry and has a sticky consistency.
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Coating with batter
First, place all the prepared banana blossoms into the bowl of batter, mixing the banana blossoms and batter so that the batter coats evenly, covering the entire piece of banana blossom. Next, use scissors to cut 2 pieces of dried seaweed into small pieces and add them to the prepared batter, mixing the ingredients thoroughly.
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Making the dipping sauce
Add 1 finely chopped chili, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1/3 teaspoon of MSG into a bowl.
Next, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and squeeze the juice of 2 calamondins into the bowl. Mix all the ingredients well.
Then, add 4 tablespoons of water and 3 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce into the bowl, stirring well to combine.
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Fried Fish
Put a pan on the stove and add 50ml of cooking oil into the pot. When the oil is hot, add the banana flower coated in batter and fry over medium heat.
Fry for about 15 minutes until both sides of the banana flower coated in batter are golden brown, then remove and drain the oil.
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Final Product
The crispy vegetarian fish has an attractive golden appearance, a crunchy batter, and the banana flower is sweet and tender. Dipping it in the sweet and sour fish sauce you made and eating it with various fresh vegetables ensures it’s incredibly delicious.
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2. Braised Vegetarian Fish with Pepper
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Fish Braised in Pepper Serves 4 people
Vegetarian Ham 750 gr (vegetarian ham) Cornstarch 80 gr Dried Garlic 1 tablespoon Dried Seaweed 3 pieces Chili 1 piece Vegetarian Seasoning 1 tablespoon Vegetarian Fish Sauce 15 ml Coloring Sauce 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce 5 ml Cooking Oil A little Common Spices A little (sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
Where to Buy Vegetarian Ham
- You can buy vegetarian ham at food stores, markets, and large supermarkets. Additionally, you can also purchase vegetarian ham online from reputable e-commerce sites.
- Moreover, to ensure flavor and safety quality, you can make vegetarian ham at home following TasteVN’s simple recipe instructions.
Tools Required
Frying Pan, multifunction blender, bowl, spoon, knife, stove,…
How to Prepare Braised Vegetarian Fish
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Grinding and Mixing the Vegetarian Hem
The vegetarian hem you bought should be cut into small pieces with a knife. Then, put the hem into a blender, blend at high speed for about 2 minutes until the vegetarian hem becomes smooth.
Next, place the vegetarian hem into a bowl. Start seasoning with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, 1 tablespoon of dried garlic, and 1 tablespoon of ground pepper into the vegetarian hem, mixing well so that the ingredients are evenly absorbed.
Then, add 80g of cornstarch and mix the mixture evenly before gradually adding 100ml of filtered water into the vegetarian hem mixture. While adding water, use your hands to mix well until the vegetarian hem forms a soft and slightly sticky mass.
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Shaping the Vegetarian Fish
Place the prepared vegetarian hem mixture in the center of a sheet of dried seaweed. Then use a rolling pin to spread the vegetarian hem evenly.
Next, slowly roll the seaweed tightly so that the vegetarian hem sticks firmly to the seaweed.
After rolling the vegetarian hem into long rolls, continue to wrap it with an additional layer of plastic wrap.
Finally, use a knife to cut the seaweed rolls with vegetarian hem into bite-sized pieces, completing the shape of the vegetarian fish.
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Making the braising sauce
Put 15ml of vegetarian fish sauce into a clean bowl. Then add 5ml of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of sugar into the bowl, stir well.
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Braiding the fish
Place a pan on the stove, add the vegetarian fish. Then, pour 2 tablespoons of coloring sauce and add all the braising sauce you just made into the pan with the vegetarian fish.
Start braising the fish over medium heat for about 20 – 30 minutes until the braising sauce starts to boil, the vegetarian fish is soft, then add chili and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Vegetarian fish braised with pepper has an irresistible appealing appearance and a fragrant aroma. The vegetarian fish is tender and infused with flavor, and the rich braising sauce stimulates the taste buds, along with a slight spicy kick from the chili that will leave you craving for more. This dish paired with hot rice is the best!
3. Vegetarian fish rolled in rice paper
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian fish rolled in rice paper For 4 people
Vegetarian spare ribs 100 gr Tofu skin 300 gr Fresh noodles 700 gr Dried seaweed 85 gr Rice paper 300 gr Fresh vegetables 300 gr Common spices A little (sugar/ salt/ ground pepper)
Suggestions for where to buy vegetarian spare ribs and fried tofu skin
- You can find vegetarian spare ribs and fried tofu skin at markets, large supermarkets, famous food stores, or purchase them online from reputable e-commerce sites.
- Additionally, to ensure quality, you can make vegetarian spare ribs and fried tofu skin at home following TasteVN’s instructions.
Tools needed
Steamer pot set, multi-purpose blender, pot, stove, bowl, spoon,…
How to prepare Steamed Vegetarian Fish wrapped in Rice Paper
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak the vegetarian ribs in cold water for about 60 minutes. After soaking, rinse them 3 times with clean water, then chop them finely, squeeze out the water, and put them into a blender.
Blend the ribs at a moderate speed for about 2 – 3 minutes until they are finely ground.
Wash the tofu skin with clean water and let it drain. Place a pot on the stove, add 500ml of water, and bring to a boil.
When the water boils, add the washed tofu skin into the pot and boil over medium heat for about 20 minutes until the tofu skin is soft and falls apart. Turn off the heat, remove it, and let it drain.
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Mix the fish cake
Put the blended ribs and boiled tofu skin into a bowl. Then mix well to combine the two ingredients.
Next, season with 1.5 teaspoons of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of ground pepper into the bowl, and mix well for all ingredients and spices to absorb into each other.
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Shaping
Place a portion of the mixture on a piece of seaweed so that the vegetarian fish mixture spreads evenly across the seaweed.
Next, fold both ends of the seaweed and slowly fold the remaining part together so that the seaweed wraps the filling evenly, completing the shaping.
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Steaming the fish
Place the shaped seaweed fish into a steaming pot, cover it, and steam it for 15 minutes until the fish is soft and cooked through.
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Finished Product
Steamed fish wrapped in rice paper is soft, fragrant, and has a nutty flavor from the pork ribs and tofu. Steamed fish wrapped in rice paper, served with fresh herbs and dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce will make you fall in love.
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4. Vegetarian Steamed Fish Wrapped in Rice Paper (Recipe shared by Tiktok Vegan Kitchen XANH)
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Steamed Fish Wrapped in Rice Paper (Recipe shared by Tiktok Vegan Kitchen XANH) Serves 3
Tofu skin 150 grams Seaweed 2 sheets Vegetarian pork ribs 4 pieces Seasoning a little (sugar/salt/pepper) Fresh herbs 250 grams Rice paper 250 grams Fresh noodles 500 grams
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How to prepare Steamed Vegetarian Fish Wrapped in Rice Paper (Recipe shared by Tiktok Green Vegetarian Kitchen)
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing, soak the tofu skin in water until it expands and softens. Then, place the tofu skin in a strainer and squeeze out the excess water.
Soak the vegetarian spare ribs in water for 1 – 2 hours until they soften, then rinse them and squeeze out the water. Next, tear the spare ribs into small pieces and grind them finely.
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Mix the ingredients
Add the soaked tofu skin and finely ground vegetarian spare ribs into a bowl. Season with 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
Next, mix well so that the ingredients absorb the seasonings.
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Roll the vegetarian fish
Place the filling on each slice of seaweed, then slowly fold it so that the seaweed wraps evenly and tightly around the filling.
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Steam and fry the vegetarian fish
Put the rolled vegetarian fish into a steaming pot, cover it, and steam on low heat for about 15 minutes.
Then, place a pan with oil on the stove, adjust to low heat, wait for the oil to heat up, then add the seaweed fish to fry briefly to make the outside crispy.
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Sweet Tamarind Dipping Sauce
To make the steamed fish wrapped in rice paper more appealing, the dipping sauce is just as important.
You mix the sauce consisting of 200 grams of tamarind pulp with 200 ml of water, 60 ml of vegetarian fish sauce, 300 grams of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, stirring the mixture well.
You put a pan on the stove, sauté 1 tablespoon of cooking oil with 1 tablespoon of minced shallots and 2 chopped chili peppers, then add the above sauce, simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon of shredded ginger, and then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
With just a few simple steps, you have completed a delicious and appealing vegetarian steamed fish dish.
The vegetarian fish has a soft and fatty filling, a crispy outer shell, eaten with vermicelli, fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper, and dipped in sweet tamarind sauce, which is extremely delicious, sure to delight your family!
Hope that with the 4 ways to make vegetarian fish that TasteVN has just shared, you can successfully prepare this dish to treat the whole family. Wish your family delicious meals!
