Vegetarian longevity noodles are a light dish that many people love. Today, the special page Into the Kitchen of TasteVN will guide you on 2 ways to prepare this vegetarian dish!
1. Vegetarian Longevity Noodles in Soup
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Longevity Noodles in Soup For 2 people
Vegetarian sausage 250 gr Small egg noodles 100 gr (about 4 bundles) Bok choy 40 gr (about 2 stalks) Cilantro 5 sprigs Sweet corn 1/2 piece Pickled cabbage 30 gr Coconut water 500 ml Sugar 3 teaspoons Vegetarian seasoning 2 teaspoons Barbecue marinade 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good corn
- To prepare this dish, you need to buy fresh sweet corn. Choose ears that are medium-sized, with a long, tapered shape, and the husk should not be dark or wilted. The corn kernels should be bright yellow, visually appealing, uniform, and straight. When you squeeze a few kernels with your hand, a milky white liquid should emerge from inside. That is fresh corn, which is very sweet.
How to choose good bok choy
- To buy good bok choy, you need to select those with bright green color, glossy and smooth leaves, and the stalk should have a naturally light green color. Good bok choy is usually medium-sized and feels sturdy when held.
- Avoid bok choy with wilted leaves or those turning yellow, as well as those showing signs of bruising or rotting.
How to choose good vegetarian sausage
- You can find quality and safe vegetarian sausage at reputable food stores and supermarket chains in the market for this dish.
- You can also make vegetarian sausage at home following TasteVN’s recipe.
Tools needed
Pot, non-stick pan, bowl, ladle, cutting board,…
How to Make Vegetarian Longevity Noodles Soup
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Boil the noodles
Put a pot of boiling water on the stove and add 4 bundles of small egg noodles to boil for about 2 – 3 minutes over medium heat. When you see the noodles are soft, turn off the heat and scoop the noodles into a colander.
Tip: Add a little cooking oil to the pot of boiling water so that the noodles do not stick together. After scooping the cooked noodles out, you should rinse them with cold water to separate the noodles.
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Cook the broth
First, take half an ear of sweet corn and 40g of bok choy, wash them thoroughly with cold water, and let them drain in a colander. Then, use a knife to cut the corn into 4 pieces for easy eating horizontally.
Next, place a new pot on the stove and add 500ml of coconut water. Turn the heat to medium and add 30g of salted mustard greens along with the 4 pieces of corn to cook for about 8 – 10 minutes.
When you see the corn is cooked evenly, add 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 40g of bok choy to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes. Cook until the bok choy is cooked through, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before turning off the heat. Now the broth is ready.
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Simmering vegetarian sausage
First, wash 5 sprigs of coriander with cold water. Then, use a knife to cut the coriander into small pieces.
Similarly, cut 250g of vegetarian sausage into bite-sized slices lengthwise.
Place a pan on the stove and heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil until it is hot. When the oil is bubbling, add 2/3 of the chopped coriander to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add 1 teaspoon of grilling marinade, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, then mix well so that the ingredients blend together. Finally, add the sliced vegetarian sausage and simmer over medium heat for about 10 – 15 minutes. Simmer until the sausage firms up and releases its characteristic aroma, then turn off the heat.
Tip: While simmering the vegetarian sausage, be sure to stir regularly to allow the sauce to soak evenly into the sausage.
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Completion
Put a little boiled egg noodles in the bowl, then layer the ingredients such as corn, pickled mustard greens, bok choy, and vegetarian sausage on top. Decorate with a little chopped cilantro for aesthetics. Use a ladle to pour the broth to cover the surface of the bowl. And that’s how to complete the vegetarian longevity noodle soup!
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Final Product
The vegetarian longevity noodle bowl looks really appetizing! The noodles are chewy and soft, the crispy vegetarian sausage is delicious with rich flavors, along with sweet corn, bok choy, and pickled mustard greens that are incredibly nutritious, all blended in the sweet and refreshing broth.
2. Stir-fried Vegetarian Longevity Noodles
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Vegetarian Longevity Noodles For 2 people
Spaghetti 300 gr Tofu 70 gr (about 1 piece) Carrot 100 gr (about 1 piece) Young corn 100 gr Enoki mushrooms 100 gr Shiitake mushrooms 5 pieces Green onions 3 stalks Chili 1 piece Ground pepper 1 teaspoon Vegetarian seasoning 2 teaspoons Sugar 1 tablespoon Char siu marinade 1 teaspoon Soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Cooking oil 4 tablespoons
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh carrots
- You should carefully observe the color and shape of the carrots. Choose those that have bright colors, smooth outer skin, and no signs of bruising or scratches. Sweet and delicious carrots are usually medium-sized, straight, and tapering at the tail, with a small core; when pressed, they should feel firm.
- Avoid carrots that are soft, have scratched skin, or are large with thick cores. Those are old carrots, bland in taste, low in nutrients, and won’t be delicious when eaten.
How to choose good white tofu
- Choose pieces of tofu that have a natural off-white color. When picked up, they should feel light, soft, and you should be able to smell the inherent aroma of tofu.
- Avoid choosing pieces of tofu that have a yellowish color, and if you smell sour or lime odors. This indicates that the tofu has been stored for a long time and contains a lot of gypsum, which can easily cause poisoning when eaten.
- You can make white tofu at home using the recipe from TasteVN for safer and tastier results.
How to choose good dried shiitake mushrooms
- To buy good dried shiitake mushrooms, you should choose mushrooms that are not broken and have a light brown cap. You should be able to smell the natural aroma of the mushrooms.
- Avoid choosing mushrooms that are moldy or have white mold spots.
How to choose good enoki mushrooms
- Choose fresh mushrooms that have bright colors, with stems that are not bruised and roots that are not separated or crumbling. Carefully check the production date and expiration date on the packaging to avoid selecting expired mushrooms.
- Avoid choosing mushrooms that have yellow liquid oozing out and smell sour. This indicates that the mushrooms have been stored for too long and cannot be used.
Tools needed
Non-stick pan, pot, cutting board, knife, chopsticks,…
How to make stir-fried vegetarian longevity noodles
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Boil the noodles
Put a pot of boiling water on the stove and add 300g of spaghetti to boil on low heat for about 8 – 10 minutes. When the noodles are cooked and just soft enough, turn off the heat and drain them in a colander.
Next, rinse the noodles with cold water in the colander, using your hands to gently rub so that the noodles separate and do not stick together, then let them drain.
Tip: Do not boil the noodles too long as they will swell and become mushy, making them very unappetizing and not delicious when eaten.
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Prepare other ingredients
First, wash a piece of white tofu with cold water and then cut it in half with a knife. After that, place the tofu in a bowl and use 1 teaspoon of marinated xá xÃu sauce to spread evenly over all sides of the tofu and marinate for about 20 minutes.
Wash 1 carrot, peel it, and then cut it into small strips. Similarly, after washing 100g of young corn, also cut it into strips.
For the enoki mushrooms, cut off all the dirty roots, tear them into small pieces, and soak them in a bowl of diluted saltwater for about 2 minutes. Then take them out, rinse with clean water, and let them drain.
Wash 3 green onions and then chop them finely, keeping the green parts and the white parts separate.
Soak 5 dried shiitake mushrooms in a bowl of cold water for about 1 hour to let them expand, then rinse with clean water and cut them into strips.
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Stir-fried noodles and vegetables
Place a non-stick pan on the stove and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to heat. When the oil is hot, add half of the chopped green onions and sauté until fragrant. Next, add the previously boiled noodles and stir-fry over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir-fry until the noodles are firm, then turn off the heat and transfer the noodles to a plate.
Continue to heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in the same pan and add the remaining green onions, sautéing until fragrant. When the green onions are aromatic, add 100 grams of sweet corn and 100 grams of julienned carrots and stir-fry over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
When the carrots and corn are cooked, add 5 sliced shiitake mushrooms, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of vegetarian seasoning, and 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, then mix well to combine the ingredients, stir-frying over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
Finally, add 100 grams of enoki mushrooms, stir well for about 1 minute. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, then turn off the heat.
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Sautéed Tofu
Place a new pan on the stove and heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil until it boils. When the oil is bubbling, reduce the heat and add 2 pieces of tofu to sauté for about 5 – 10 minutes. Cook until the tofu turns golden brown, then turn off the heat and remove it to drain the oil.
Next, use a knife to cut the tofu into thin slices vertically.
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Completion
Put a little stir-fried vegetables on the plate of stir-fried noodles, then place the sautéed tofu slices on top, and garnish with chili for an attractive look. Thus, the vegetarian longevity noodles dish is completed!
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Product
The plate of stir-fried vegetarian longevity noodles looks really appealing! Each chewy noodle is mixed with vegetables and tofu infused with spices. You should enjoy it with soy sauce for a fuller flavor!
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So TasteVN has just guided you on how to make 2 ways to make vegetarian longevity noodles that are delicious and simple for the whole family to enjoy. Wishing you success in your cooking!
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Ba Me Que
