TasteVN today will introduce you to a vegetarian dish that is quite unique, crispy and delicious, and easy to prepare, which is crispy vegetarian fried chicken. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get cooking right away!
1. Vegetarian Chicken Thigh
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Chicken Thigh Serves 25 pieces
Tofu leaves 150 gr White tofu 100 gr Pork ribs 100 gr Lemongrass stalks 300 gr Rice flour 2 tablespoons Butter 1 teaspoon
How to choose good white tofu
- You can note that good tofu will always have an off-white color. In contrast, tofu with gypsum usually has a yellower color, the more yellow it is, the more gypsum it contains. Therefore, you should avoid buying tofu pieces that are yellow or slightly yellow.
- If the tofu feels soft to the touch and is light, it should be purchased. Heavy, firm, slightly hard, and square pieces of tofu should not be bought.
- Pure tofu will have a fragrant smell, while tofu with gypsum will smell of lime or have no smell at all.
- Good tofu will have the distinctive fatty taste of soybeans, while tofu containing a lot of gypsum will taste astringent.
How to prepare Vegetarian Chicken Thigh
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Prepare the ingredients
Lemongrass should be washed clean, taking only the stalks that are about 10cm long. The white tofu should be drained of water and then mashed thoroughly with a spoon.
Add 2 tablespoons of rice flour, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1 teaspoon of pepper, a little salt, and 1 teaspoon of vegetable butter to the mashed tofu. Mix well.
The pork ribs should be soaked until soft, then torn into thin slices by hand.
The tofu sheet should have the edges cut off with scissors, as this part is usually very tough. Continue to cut the tofu sheet into squares the size of your hand, and the length should match the length of the lemongrass that was cut earlier.
Tip for you:
- The pork ribs should not be soaked for too long; the appropriate time is only about 5 – 10 minutes.
- You should tear the pork ribs into very thin slices along the existing fibers, noting that the thinner, the better.
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Shape the Chicken Drumstick
Use a wet cotton towel to evenly wipe both sides of the tofu leaf to help you shape the chicken drumstick more easily.
Spread the white tofu evenly over half of the tofu leaf with a spoon, then place the ribs on the other half. Fold the tofu leaf in half, take a stalk of lemongrass as the core, and start rolling it up to create the desired shape of the chicken drumstick.
Cover the tip of the chicken drumstick with banana leaves and wrap it tightly, using string to secure it tightly, so that it will taste better when steamed.
Note:
- You should only use a wet towel to wipe both sides of the tofu leaf, do not dip it directly into water, as this will make the tofu leaf soft and unappetizing.
- You should not add too much tofu; just take a sufficient amount and spread a thin layer on the tofu leaf.
- The order of rolling the chicken drumstick should be from the ribs to the white tofu so that it resembles a real chicken drumstick even more after steaming.
- Banana leaves should be dried in the sun to make them flexible and easier to wrap.
- The tip of the chicken drumstick should be wrapped tightly with banana leaves when steaming to prevent water from flowing back inside, making the dish chewier.
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Steamed Chicken Thighs
Place a steamer pot on the stove to prepare for steaming, add a few stalks of lemongrass to the water to give the chicken thighs a fragrant aroma when cooked.
Put the chicken thighs in to steam for about 15 – 20 minutes, when cooked, turn off the stove and take out all the chicken thighs.
Note: Depending on the size of the chicken thighs you wrap, the steaming time should be adjusted accordingly.
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Final Product
When cooled, place all the chicken thighs on a plate; now you have a delicious, fragrant, chewy vegetarian chicken thigh with a rich flavor. You can serve it directly with salt, pepper, and lime, or it can be used as an ingredient for wonderful dishes like lemongrass chili chicken thigh stew, fried chicken thigh, or for hot pot as well.
2. Fried Vegetarian Chicken
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Fried Chicken For 4 people
Vegetarian chicken thighs 200 gr Crispy flour 70 gr Breadcrumbs 50 gr Chopped green onion 10 gr Sugar 1.5 teaspoons Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Five spice powder 1 teaspoon
How to Make Vegetarian Fried Chicken
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Marinate the chicken thighs
Put the chicken thighs into a bowl, add seasonings such as sugar, vegetarian seasoning, and five spice powder, mix well and marinate for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Mix the batter
Mix 70gr of crispy flour with chopped green onion, then slowly add 70ml of water while stirring until it thickens.
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Vegetarian Fried Chicken
Place the breadcrumbs on a plate, roll each piece of fried chicken through the batter mixture first, then coat the fried chicken evenly with the breadcrumbs.
Pour oil to a depth of about one finger joint, when the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs and fry on low heat, flipping occasionally until the chicken is evenly crispy, then remove and place on paper towels to absorb the oil.
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Final Product
The vegetarian fried chicken is incredibly crispy, with a chewy and flavorful inside, fully infused with spices, and served with chili sauce and ketchup, making it very appealing!
3. Vegetarian KFC (Recipe from the TikTok channel Bếp chay XANH)
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian KFC (Recipe from the TikTok channel Bếp chay XANH) Serves 2
Cauliflower 1 head Soy milk 150 ml Corn flour 30 gr Wheat flour 150 gr Seasoning a little (pink salt; pepper) Chili sauce a little
How to choose fresh cauliflower
- Good cauliflower has a bright white color, no brown spots, and the small florets are still closed and not bloomed. Make sure to choose cauliflower with firm stalks that are not soft or wilted.
- Choose cauliflower heads that are tightly packed together and have few gaps.
- Avoid buying if you see the cauliflower turning yellow, wilting, has worms inside, or is deformed.
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How to prepare Vegetarian KFC (Recipe from the TikTok channel Bếp chay XANH)
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Prepare and marinate the cauliflower
After purchasing, cut the cauliflower into small florets. Then prepare a bowl of diluted water to soak the cauliflower, then wash it thoroughly and drain.
Next, when the cauliflower is drained, add 1/2 teaspoon of pink salt and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper into the bowl and mix well to let the cauliflower absorb the seasoning. Finally, add 150 ml of soy milk to create a creamy flavor for the cauliflower.
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Mix the frying batter
You put 30 grams of cornstarch into a bowl and gradually pour in 150 ml of clean water, stirring gently while pouring to achieve the cauliflower frying batter mixture.
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Fry KFC vegetarian
You prepare 150 grams of flour ready on a plate and heat a pot of oil on the stove until the oil is hot. Dip the cauliflower in the batter to coat evenly, then roll it in the flour and put it in the frying pan until golden brown, then take it out.
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Final Product
Vegetarian KFC made with broccoli is crispy, with a fragrant batter on the outside and soft, flavorful broccoli inside, served with chili sauce that is extremely enticing. Make this unique vegetarian dish for your family right away!
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You have just learned 3 ways to make vegetarian fried chicken crispy and delicious, fragrant to treat your family and friends, wish you success!
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Bà Mẹ Quê and the TikTok channel Bếp chay XANH!
