Vegetarian fried eggs are a vegetarian dish that is very unique with a distinctive preparation method that brings you a perfect meal for light vegetarian days. Today, let’s showcase our cooking skills in the Cooking section of TasteVN and make this vegetarian dish.
1. Vegetarian fried eggs with mushrooms
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Fried Eggs with Mushrooms For 2 people
Oyster mushrooms 100 gr Vegetarian sausage 50 gr Chives 2 stalks Cashew nut oil 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Tempura flour 50 gr Sugar/ pepper A little Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh and delicious oyster mushrooms
- You should choose gray or white oyster mushrooms with a fresh surface and not too bruised.
- Fresh mushrooms typically have a firm stem, a large cap, and are not bruised or crushed.
- You should select mushrooms with a slightly indented cap and thin gills underneath the cap.
- Prioritize choosing clusters of oyster mushrooms that have a distinct mushroom scent when sniffed.
How to choose quality vegetarian sausage
- To buy vegetarian sausage, you can look for specialty vegetarian stores, supermarkets, or traditional markets.
- You should choose sausages with clear origin, complete information, and expiration dates.
- In addition, to ensure quality, you can also make vegetarian sausage at home following the detailed instructions from TasteVN at the link.
Tools needed
How to make Vegan Fried Eggs from Mushrooms
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Make Annatto Oil
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add 50g of annatto seeds, stir evenly for about 2 minutes before turning off the heat. Use a sieve to filter out the annatto seeds, keeping the colored oil in a bowl.
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Prepare the Ingredients
Cut the vegan sausage into small pieces. To eliminate the odor of oyster mushrooms, cut off the mushroom stems, soak the mushrooms in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes, then remove and let them drain. After that, chop them into small pieces.
Cut the green onions, removing the yellowed leaves and roots, wash them clean, and then chop them into small pieces.
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Blend the vegetarian egg mixture
Add all the vegetarian spring rolls and finely chopped oyster mushrooms into the blender, season with 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, and some annatto oil. Then blend until smooth.
After blending, add 50g of crispy flour, and use a whisk to mix thoroughly.
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Fry the eggs
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add the vegetarian egg mixture to fry. Sprinkle some finely chopped green onions and ground pepper on top to make our fried egg dish even more delicious.
After frying for about 3 minutes, carefully flip the eggs, fry for another 3 minutes until the eggs are cooked, then transfer to a plate. Do the same for the remaining vegetarian eggs prepared.
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Final Product
The vegan mushroom fried egg dish is completed with an incredibly appealing and eye-catching color, a seductive golden yellow, accented with a bit of green onion and pepper, making it very beautiful and fragrant.
When enjoying, you will feel the crispness of the egg shell, and when biting into it, it is soft and rich in flavor.
2. Vegan fried eggs from tofu
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Fried Eggs from Tofu Serves 2
Tofu 2 pieces (200gr) Minced shallots 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions 2 tablespoons Rice paper 3 pieces Annatto oil 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Tofu
- It is advisable to prioritize choosing tofu pieces that are off-white in color; avoid those that are too white or too yellow.
- Additionally, you should choose pieces of tofu that feel light in hand, have a soft surface, and are not slimy.
- You can also make tofu at home following the recipe suggested by Dien May Xanh at the link below.
How to Prepare Vegetarian Fried Eggs from Tofu
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Mix the Tofu
Put the tofu in a bowl and mash it. Then, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of annatto oil. Mix well.
After that, add all the green onions and shallots, and mix well to let the mixture absorb the seasoning.
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Shaping
You dip the rice paper in water and take it out to place on a plate. Put the filling in the center of the rice paper, then carefully fold the four corners of the rice paper in.
You continue doing this until all the mixed tofu is used up.
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Frying eggs
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and wait for the oil to heat up. Carefully add the rolled rice paper with tofu into the pan, turning both sides to cook evenly.
After frying both sides for about 7 minutes, take it out and place it on a plate.
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Finished product
The vegetarian fried egg made from tofu after completion has a very eye-catching color, with a crispy golden yellow that is incredibly attractive and alluring, making you want to eat it right away.
When tasting, the fried egg has a crispy shell, and the inside is moist and soft, extremely flavorful and appealing.
3. Vegetarian fried egg from tofu skin
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian fried egg from tofu skin Serves 2 people
Fresh tofu skin 100 gr Tofu 100 gr Green onion 2 stalks Chili 2 pieces Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Annatto powder 1 teaspoon Corn starch 2 teaspoons Vegetarian fish sauce 3 tablespoons Cooking oil 300 ml Common seasoning a little (salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose good tofu skin
- You should choose pieces of tofu skin that are intact, not broken.
- Choose pieces with a light yellow color, shiny surface, without any signs of mold or unusual black spots.
- At the same time, you can also choose to make tofu skin at home according to the detailed instructions from Dien May Xanh at this link.
How to Make Vegetarian Fried Eggs from Bean Curd Skin
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Boil the bean curd skin
Place a pot on the stove, add about 500ml of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Then, add the bean curd skin to boil.
After 10 minutes, the bean curd skin is boiled and cooked, remove it to a colander to drain.
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Prepare other ingredients
Cut off the wilted leaves and roots of the green onions, wash them clean and chop them finely.
Remove the stem from the chili, wash it clean and chop it finely.
Add 1 tablespoon of water to the bowl containing the annatto powder and mix well to dissolve the powder completely in the water.
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Mashing Tofu
Put the tofu in a bowl and mash it thoroughly. Next, add the tofu skin and continue to mash this mixture.
After that, add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, and mix this mixture well.
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Steaming the Cake
Then, pour this mixture into a mold for steaming. Sprinkle a little green onion and chili on the surface for aesthetics. Steam for 15 minutes.
Tip:- Before adding the tofu mixture, brush a thin layer of oil on the surface of the mold to make it easier to remove after steaming.
- At this stage, compress the mixture of tofu and tofu skin tightly, so that it will be more delicious and firm after steaming.
After steaming for 7 minutes, brush a thin layer of annatto oil on the surface of the egg and cover to steam for another 8 minutes.
After 15 minutes of steaming, carefully lift it out and cut the cake into 8 equal pieces.
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Frying Eggs
Place a pan on the stove, add about 200ml of cooking oil, adjust to low heat, and once the oil is hot, carefully add the eggs to fry.
After frying for about 5 minutes, when the eggs are slightly golden and crispy, take them out onto a plate.
Continue by placing the pan back on the stove, add about 100ml of cooking oil, 3 tablespoons of vegan fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of water.
Once the sauce mixture is heated, add all the chopped green onions, cook for about 3 minutes, then add the eggs. Cook for another 5 minutes until the fried eggs absorb the flavor of the sauce. Turn off the heat and plate the dish.
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Final Product
Vegetarian fried eggs made from tofu skin after completion with a deep yellow color that is extremely attractive, blending with an irresistible aroma.
When enjoying, you will feel the rich flavor of the crust, while the inside is soft and pleasantly fatty, this dish is sure to be loved by many members of your family.
With detailed instructions on how to make vegetarian fried eggs from mushrooms, vegetarian fried eggs from tofu, and vegetarian fried eggs from tofu skin, which are very unique with appealing flavors. These are great suggestions to add to your family’s vegetarian menu. Quickly save them and make them right away for your family to enjoy.
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Mrs. Country, Lam Vegan, and Delicious and easy vegetarian dishes – Thanh cooking.
