3 Ways to Make Flavorful Vegetarian Kho Quet, Simply at Home

Fry the bread

Cut 2 slices of sandwich bread into small square pieces.

Place a pan on the stove, add a little cooking oil and wait for the oil to heat (dip the tip of chopsticks into the oil and if you see small bubbles, the oil is hot), add the sandwich bread and fry until golden and crispy.

Cook the kho quet

Place the clay pot on the stove, add a little cooking oil and wait for it to heat, then add chopped green onions and fry until fragrant and slightly golden.

Next, add 3 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 50g of shiitake mushrooms, 2 chili peppers, stir well, and simmer on low heat until thickened.

When the kho quet has thickened, add the fried bread and green pepper, turn off the heat, and serve with boiled vegetables for the family to enjoy!

Final Product

Kho Quet has a rich flavor that is delicious for dipping with boiled vegetables, and paired with a bowl of hot rice, nothing can compare!

Prepare the ingredients

Soak the vegetarian ribs in water for about 30 minutes to expand, rinse clean, squeeze out excess water, and then chop into small cubes.

Fry the vegetarian ribs

Place a pan on the stove, add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil, then add the diced vegetarian ribs and fry until golden and crispy for about 5 minutes over medium heat.

Once the ribs are evenly golden, remove them to a plate and let them drain the oil.

Mixing the dipping sauce

To mix the dipping sauce, add 5 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, 5 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 2 teaspoons of vegetarian oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 100ml of filtered water into a bowl, then stir to dissolve.

Making vegetarian dipping sauce

Place a earthen pot on the stove, turn on medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and when the oil is hot, add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and onion to sauté until fragrant. Next, pour in the bowl of sauce, and cook for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, add the cut vegetarian ribs into the pot, simmer for another 5 minutes, season to taste according to your family’s preference, then turn off the heat.

Add ground pepper, chopped green onions, and sliced chilies on top to make the dish more fragrant and appetizing.

Final Product

The vegetarian kho quẹt after completion is incredibly attractive with a glossy caramel brown color. When enjoyed, you will feel the salty flavor blended with a hint of sweetness and a slight spiciness, especially harmonious.

This kho dish is very suitable to enjoy with boiled vegetables or various types of raw vegetables.

Prepare the ingredients

After buying the sandwich bread, cut it into small square pieces.

Cut off the stems of the chicken thigh mushrooms, soak them in diluted salt water for about 10 – 15 minutes, then rinse with water. After that, cut the chicken thigh mushrooms into small square pieces.

Fry the bread

Heat oil in a pan over low heat. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the bread and fry until golden brown on both sides, then remove and drain.

Make the kho quet

Place a pot on the gas stove, sauté the oil with 1 tablespoon of minced shallots and green pepper until fragrant.

Next, add the chicken thigh mushrooms and stir-fry until soft, then add 1 cup of vegetarian fish sauce, 1 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of water, and stir well.

Keep the heat low to simmer the sauce until it thickens, then add the fried sandwich and 3 chili peppers, and turn off the heat immediately!

Final product

The vegetarian kho quẹt dish has a very appealing color, a moderate thickness, and a strong flavor. You can use it as a dipping sauce with fresh crunchy vegetables, along with a bowl of hot rice that is sure to stimulate your taste buds.