Gluten is an extremely familiar ingredient for preparing many vegetarian dishes delicious, from stir-fried dishes, fried dishes to grilled dishes. Today, let’s join the Cooking section of TasteVN to make two very attractive dishes: sweet and sour stir-fried gluten and vegetarian stir-fried gluten with fermented bean curd.
1. Sweet and sour stir-fried gluten
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Stir-Fried Gluten For 2 people
Gluten 300 gr (tube form) Pineapple 1/2 fruit (150gr) Spring onion 50 gr Cilantro 3 branches Garlic 3 cloves Chili 1 fruit Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Sugar 1 teaspoon MSG 1/2 teaspoon Vegetarian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh and delicious pineapple (khóm, dứa)
- You should choose pineapples (khóm, dứa) with bright yellow skin, only interspersed with a few light green patches.
- Delicious pineapples (khóm, dứa) usually have a slightly plump, round body; you should avoid those with a small, elongated body as they tend to have less flesh and are not sweet.
- Another identifying feature is to choose those with large, sparse eyes, and when you smell them, you can sense the characteristic aroma of pineapple (khóm, dứa).
How to choose delicious scallions
- You should choose scallions that are of moderate size; they should not be too large or too small because overly large ones will taste pungent while overly small ones will not absorb enough flavor.
- Delicious scallions usually have a translucent white color, a shiny surface, and should not be scratched or bruised.
- At the same time, they should feel firm in hand, not soft, mushy, or overly wilted.
How to prepare Sweet and Sour Stir-Fried Vegan Noodles
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the garlic, wash it clean, crush it with a knife, and then chop finely.
Remove the stems from the chili peppers, wash them clean, and then chop finely. Wash the coriander and chop it small.
Carefully peel the pineapple, wash it thoroughly with water, and slice it thinly.
If you have difficulty peeling the pineapple, you can refer to the pineapple peeling tips from TasteVN.See more: 5 simple and easy ways to peel pineapple without wasting much time
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Frying the wheat gluten
Put a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then gradually place the wheat gluten in, turning all sides to make it golden and evenly cooked.
After about 6 minutes, the wheat gluten will be cooked and golden, you can take it out onto a plate.
Tip: Fry on high heat with plenty of oil to prevent the wheat gluten from absorbing too much oil and becoming soft. -
Stir-fried tofu
You reuse the pan and oil used to fry the tofu, wait for the oil to heat up, then add 2/3 of the minced garlic. Stir well until the garlic gradually turns golden brown and fragrant, then add the pineapple.
Stir well then season with 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes then turn off the heat, and transfer the pineapple to a plate.
Next, place the pan on the stove, turn on medium heat, add the remaining garlic and chili, stir for about 2 minutes, then add the pickled onions and 5 tablespoons of water, season with 1/2 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate.
Increase the heat and stir continuously for about 15 minutes until the onions are cooked, then add the pineapple and cut tofu. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes, then add the cilantro, and stir for about 30 seconds before turning off the heat.
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Final product
The sweet and sour tofu after completion is extremely attractive, giving off a delightful aroma. When enjoyed, the tofu is crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, combined with the tangy pineapple and crunchy, flavorful pickled onions, making it just right to eat.
2. Stir-fried Mì căn with fermented tofu
Preparation
5 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Mì căn with fermented tofu For 2 people
Mì căn 300 gr (tube form) Onion 1/2 bulb Peanuts 30 gr (roasted) Fermented tofu 10 gr Chili sauce 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Sugar 1 teaspoon Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon
Suggestions for where to buy fermented tofu
- You can easily find fermented tofu at stores specializing in vegetarian products, traditional markets, grocery stores, or supermarkets.
- It is advisable to choose branded fermented tofu with clear origin information, ingredients, and shelf life.
- Or to ensure quality, you can also make fermented tofu at home following the detailed instructions from TasteVN with the following link.
How to prepare Stir-fried Mì căn with Chao
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Prepare the ingredients
Mì căn cut into small pieces about the length of one finger.
Onion peeled, cleaned, then take 1/3 of the bulb minced, the rest cut into thin strips.
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Prepare the Chao sauce
To make the sauce, add 2 teaspoons of chili sauce into a bowl containing chao, and mash well to mix the chao and chili sauce together.
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Sautéed tofu
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat, then add all the finely chopped onion, stir well until the onion releases a fragrant aroma, then add the tofu, and stir well.
After sautéing for about 7 minutes, the tofu is cooked, add 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, stir well for another 2 minutes until the tofu is firm.
Add the fermented soybean paste, onion, and roasted peanuts to stir-fry together for another 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, taste and adjust the seasoning to suit your family’s preference and turn off the stove.
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Finished product
Sautéed tofu with fermented soybean paste is an incredibly appealing and easy-to-make vegetarian dish. When enjoyed, the tofu has a crispy outer layer, with a soft and chewy inside, absorbing flavors exceptionally well, blended with crunchy and fragrant peanuts, making it very irresistible, a dish that can win over anyone, even those with the most discerning taste.
How to Choose Good Mì Căn
- You should choose packages of mì căn that are still sealed, not torn, to prevent the mì căn from being crushed or broken.
- For this stir-fry dish, you should select mì căn in hollow tube shapes so that when cooked, they will be softer and chewier.
- To ensure quality, you should buy mì căn from reputable brands with clear production information and expiration dates.
- At the same time, to feel more assured, you can also make mì căn at home following the detailed instructions below from TasteVN.
With the detailed instructions provided, TasteVN hopes you will successfully make the two vegetarian dishes sweet and sour stir-fried mi can and stir-fried chao chay mi can that are incredibly appealing to enrich your vegetarian meal. Quickly show off your skills and share the results with everyone in the comments section below.
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Huỳnh Phương Món ngon tại home and Bà Mẹ Quê.
