Until now, vegetarian cuisine has been rich with many dishes prepared in various ways such as braised dishes, fried dishes, stir-fried dishes,… On the occasion of Buddha’s Birthday, let’s join TasteVN to the kitchen and make 12 vegetarian dishes from tofu!
1. Braised vegetarian tofu
The first dish that TasteVN wants to share with you on this list is the delicious braised vegetarian tofu. The tofu is soft, soaked in the sweet taste of coconut water, the salty flavor of soy sauce, the mild spiciness of curry, and the strong aroma of garlic, chili, and green pepper, enjoyed with hot rice is “wonderful”. Let’s get cooking right away!
2. Vegetable stir-fried tofu
Stir-fried vegetable tofu is an easy dish to make and very suitable for Buddha’s Birthday. This dish is not only visually appealing but also conquers the taste buds of food enthusiasts with its irresistible flavors. The vegetables are stir-fried to just the right tenderness, sweet and crunchy, eaten with soft tofu, absorbing all the flavors, creating a simple but wonderful dish.
3. Silken tofu soup
Silken tofu soup is one of the extremely popular soups chosen by many vegetarians. The dish is delicious and refreshing, helping to cool down on hot summer days. The soft, creamy silken tofu blends well with the light broth, perfect to enjoy with hot rice or just sipping a bowl of soup feels pleasant.
4. Braised straw mushrooms with tofu
Straw mushrooms are a familiar dish for vegetarians with various delicious variations. Today, TasteVN will share with you the recipe for braised straw mushrooms with tofu. This dish not only brings deliciousness but also contains high nutritional value with a very simple preparation and easily found ingredients.
The braising sauce is rich and has an appealing color, served with crispy, tasty straw mushrooms and a bowl of hot rice – what could be better!
5. Spicy Sichuan Tofu Vegetarian
Sichuan tofu is considered one of the 10 famous dishes of China. This delicious dish has also been “transformed” into a vegetarian dish that many people love. The Sichuan tofu dish is fragrant with the smell of pepper, has a rich flavor from the tofu, and a nutty taste from mushrooms, creating a delicious, serene, and extremely nutritious meal. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN!
6. Crispy Fried Soft Tofu Vegetarian
When it comes to tofu, besides stews and soups, fried tofu is certainly a vegetarian dish that many people, including children, love. Today, TasteVN will guide you on how to make simple crispy fried soft tofu! Fried tofu with a golden, crunchy outer layer and rich flavor, combined with the creamy, nutty inside served with chili sauce will be very delicious.
7. Stir-fried Vegetarian Tofu
Stir-fried vegetarian tofu is a delicious dish with very eye-catching colors. The dish is a wonderful combination of creamy sauce from coconut milk, the nutty flavor of peanuts, and especially the soft, fragrant tofu that absorbs the attractive spices perfectly. Let’s get into the kitchen and show off your skills!
8. Fried lemongrass tofu
One of the traditional vegetarian dishes that often appears and is well-known is fried lemongrass chili tofu, which is both spicy and fragrant, with a rich taste that really stimulates the palate… Golden brown fried tofu, combined with fragrant lemongrass, has a savory, spicy, and rich flavor that is incredibly tantalizing.
9. Seaweed tofu soup
Seaweed tofu soup is a vegetarian soup that helps detox the body on hot days like this and is also very suitable for the menu during Buddha’s Birthday. Seaweed tofu soup has a light sweetness and is very palatable. The tofu is soft and rich while the seaweed is crunchy, blending into each sip of soup. What are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking!
10. Braised Tofu with Soy Sauce (Vegetarian)
If you want to enjoy a delicious and flavorful vegetarian dish that only takes a little time and simple ingredients, then braised tofu with soy sauce will be the dish that TasteVN wants to introduce to you. The salty-sweet soy sauce combined with the crispy aroma of straw mushrooms and soft, fatty tofu, along with a bit of spiciness from chili and a bowl of hot white rice, all the flavors harmonizing together will surely make you unable to put down your chopsticks.
11. Soft Tofu with Mushroom Sauce (Vegetarian)
If you’re wondering what to cook for your family this Buddha’s Birthday, then head to the kitchen and make soft tofu with mushroom sauce right away! This dish is extremely flavorful with very fragrant and fatty soft tofu, rich sauce, and a delightful mushroom aroma. This dish paired with hot rice is simply unbeatable.
12. Steamed Tofu with Vietnamese Pepperleaf
Steamed tofu with Vietnamese pepperleaf is a very familiar dish for people in some provinces in the Mekong Delta. Recently, this steamed tofu dish has become appealing to many diners in Saigon, so you should showcase your cooking skills with this dish during this Buddha’s Birthday!
A little spiciness from chili, the strong flavor of Vietnamese pepperleaf, along with the rich saltiness of salt and pepper and a slight sourness from calamondin, combined with hot, soft, and fatty steamed tofu, makes the dish perfectly balanced.
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Recently, TasteVN has introduced to you some vegetarian dishes made from tofu for Buddha’s Birthday. We hope this article will help you have more options to get into the kitchen and immediately prepare delicious dishes for this occasion!
