Baby corn is a delicious and nutritious food that can be prepared into various appealing dishes, especially vegetarian dishes. Today, let’s join the kitchen with TasteVN and showcase how to make stir-fried baby corn with garlic and stir-fried baby corn with vegetarian gluten, both delicious and light, to treat your family!
1. Stir-fried baby corn with garlic (vegetarian)
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried baby corn with garlic (vegetarian) For 4 people
Baby corn 200 gr Garlic 5 cloves Basil 2 sprigs Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Chili powder 1 teaspoon Vegetarian seasoning 2 teaspoons Salt/ Sugar a little
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Method for Cooking Vegetarian Garlic Stir-Fried Young Corn
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Prepare the Ingredients
Fresh corn should be peeled, silk removed, and the tough end cut off. Soak the fresh corn in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water and drain.
Use a knife to cut the fresh corn in half.
Garlic should be peeled and minced finely. Basil should be picked for young leaves, then washed clean, drained, and chopped finely with a knife.
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Stir-fried Young Corn with Vegetarian Sauce
Heat a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat it up, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
When the garlic starts to turn yellow, add about 1 teaspoon of chili powder and stir well. Stir-fry the corn over medium heat for about 5 – 10 minutes until just cooked.
Next, add 2 teaspoons of vegetarian seasoning and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the pan, then continue to stir for another minute to let the corn absorb the flavors.
Finally, add basil leaves, stir quickly, and season to taste to complete the dish.
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Finished Dish
So the stir-fried baby corn with garlic is now complete!
Although the preparation is quite simple, the deliciousness will surprise you. The baby corn retains its crunchy sweetness, soaked in flavor combined with the fragrant aroma of garlic and basil leaves that spreads throughout the kitchen.
You can enjoy this dish with hot rice and dip it in a bit of garlic chili soy sauce, which is also very suitable.
2. Stir-fried Baby Corn with Vegan Meat
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Baby Corn with Vegan Meat For 4 people
Baby corn 200 gr (young corn) Vegan meat 3 pieces Peas 50 gr Carrot 50 gr Bell pepper 1 piece Shiitake mushrooms 8 pieces (fragrant mushrooms) Spring onion 2 pieces Cooking oil 50 ml Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Vegetarian oyster sauce 1/2 tablespoon Vinegar 2 tablespoons Corn starch 1 tablespoon Roasted sesame a little Sesame oil a little Common spices a little (sugar/ salt/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good gluten
- You should choose gluten that is bright white, smooth, and has elasticity. The packaging should not be torn, within the expiration date, and the inside of the gluten should not be slimy, dark, or moldy.
- To ensure the safety and hygiene of the dish, when buying gluten, you should purchase from markets, supermarkets, or reputable food stores.
- You can also make gluten at home to ensure better hygiene.
How to choose good green peas
- You should choose young peas as they will be softer, sweeter, and tastier, prioritizing those with light green skin, shiny and crisp pods.
- Good peas will not feel too bumpy when touched, and the surface should have a thin layer of fuzz, indicating they are still young and delicious.
- Absolutely avoid buying peas that are bruised, have too many scratches on the surface, or have dried out as they will not be tasty and lack nutrients.
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- One should buy carrots that have a bright orange color, a smooth, shiny surface.
- Prioritize choosing those with fresh green tops, firmly attached to the body for them to be sweet, crunchy, and delicious.
- Absolutely do not buy carrots that are scratched, have a bruised surface or are spotted with black dots, and are wet to the touch as they have gone bad.
See details: How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
How to choose delicious dried shiitake mushrooms
- Choose mushrooms that are intact, not broken, bright in color, and free of white mold spots. Choose reputable establishments or carefully check the expiration date on the packaging when buying dried mushrooms to ensure safety.
- Avoid purchasing dried shiitake mushrooms of unclear origin and with an unpleasant odor.
See details: How to choose delicious shiitake mushrooms
How to prepare Stir-fried Corn with Vegan Noodles
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Prepare the ingredients
Fresh corn should have its silk removed, then soak it in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, and rinse it several times with clean water to remove dirt.
To clean the dirt off the vegan noodles, rinse them with water, drain, and then use a knife to cut them into bite-sized pieces about 1/2 finger thick.
For dried shiitake mushrooms, rinse them clean under cold water to remove any dirt, then soak them in cold water for about 30 – 45 minutes until they soften.
Next, use a knife to cut the mushrooms in half or into quarters depending on their size.
How to soak dried shiitake mushrooms quickly to soften them properly
- Wash the mushrooms under water to remove dirt, then soak them in cold water for 30 minutes to several hours for them to rehydrate; soaking for less than 30 minutes will not soften the mushrooms, resulting in poor cooking.
- While soaking, turn the mushroom stems to face the water surface to easily remove any dirt from the shiitake mushrooms.
See details: How to properly prepare shiitake mushrooms
For green peas, cut off the stems, remove the tough fibers along the pea pods, then soak them in diluted salt water for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse clean. Next, slice the peas diagonally in half.
Peel the carrots, wash them clean, then carve them into flower shapes and slice them. Clean the green onions, slice the heads and the stems, and set them aside.
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Fry the wheat gluten and briefly boil the vegetables
Place a pan on the stove, add 50ml of cooking oil and heat it up, then drop the wheat gluten in to fry on medium heat until golden and crispy, then remove and let it drain.
Put a pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil, then add 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning and stir well.
Next, add the young corn and carrots to boil for about 5 minutes until the carrots and young corn are cooked, then remove them.
Then, add the peas and shiitake mushrooms and blanch for about 1 minute before removing them immediately to a plate.
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Stir-fried vegetarian gluten
Put 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, and 2 tablespoons of vinegar into a bowl, and stir well until all the seasonings dissolve completely.
Leave about 1 tablespoon of oil used to fry the gluten in the pan, then add all the sliced scallions to sauté until fragrant.
When the scallions are aromatic, add all the boiled vegetables and mushrooms to the pan, then add 2/3 of the prepared sauce mixture and stir well for about 2 minutes for the vegetables to absorb the seasoning.
Next, add the fried gluten along with the remaining sauce to the pan and stir-fry for another minute.
Dissolve 1 tablespoon of corn starch with 2 tablespoons of water, then stir well. Gradually pour the dissolved corn starch into the pan and stir well until the sauce reaches the desired thickness.
Finally, add the chopped scallions and sliced chili, a little sesame oil, and a bit of ground pepper into the pan and stir for about another minute. Adjust the seasoning to taste and then turn off the heat.
Serve the stir-fried dish on a plate, sprinkle with a little toasted sesame, and garnish for a beautiful presentation to complete.
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Final Product
Stir-fried corn with vegetarian noodles made simply, with eye-catching colors and delicious taste will definitely make your family’s meals on the full moon days or at the beginning of the month more appealing.
Young corn and various vegetables stir-fried just until cooked retain their sweetness, while the vegetarian noodles are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, absorbing the rich flavors, making you want to eat them endlessly.
How to choose delicious young corn (baby corn)
- Young corn should be selected with evenly sized kernels, of moderate size about the size of a finger, as they will be crunchier and sweeter than larger ones.
- Choose young corn with a straight stalk, not bent. When held, it should feel firm, and there should be a “snap” sound when broken.
- Young corn must have a bright yellow or white color.
- Avoid corn with scars, white spots, worm damage, dryness, or rot.
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So TasteVN has shared with you 2 dishes of stir-fried young corn with garlic and stir-fried young corn with vegetarian noodle. With this recipe, just a few simple steps, you will have a delicious and nutritious dish to add to your family’s menu, right? Wish you success!
