One of the vegetarian dishes that is essential in vegetarian cuisine is mixed rice. Mixed rice not only has a delicious flavor but also has a very eye-catching appearance. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to learn 2 delicious and appealing ways to make vegetarian mixed rice.
1. Vegetarian mixed rice with chili sauce
Preparation
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian mixed rice with chili sauce Serves 3 people
Brown mushrooms 40 gr Red bell pepper 40 gr Carrot 40 gr Zucchini 40 gr Fresh tofu skin 40 gr Green onions 10 gr Hot cooked rice 1 bowl Bean sprouts 40 gr Dried seaweed 40 gr Radish kimchi 20 gr Korean chili sauce 2 tablespoons Sweet soy sauce 2 tablespoons Spicy chili sauce 2 tablespoons Roasted sesame 1 tablespoon Cooking oil a little Sesame oil a little Common spices a little (sugar/salt/seasoning powder/ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good enoki mushrooms
- To ensure the mushrooms are crispier and sweeter when cooked, you should choose fresh enoki mushrooms that have been harvested within the last 24 hours.
- Choose mushrooms that are white, with short stems, round caps, and feel firm to the touch.
- Avoid buying mushrooms that have turned yellow, show scratches or bruises on the surface, or have an unusual odor.
How to choose fresh zucchini
- You should prioritize choosing straight zucchini, which feel firm and not soft when held in hand.
- Additionally, choose zucchini that are of moderate length and have a color that is not overly bright green, as these are usually the standard ones, not too young and not too old.
- Do not select zucchini with scratched skin, bruises, or signs of insect infestation. The stem of the zucchini should still be fresh.
How to choose fresh and delicious bell peppers
- To select delicious bell peppers, you should choose those with a shiny, smooth, thick skin, still have the stem firmly attached to the body, feel heavy in hand, and have bright colors. These will be fresh bell peppers rich in nutrients.
- Avoid choosing soft, mushy bell peppers, with blemishes, dull colors, and cracks, as these are spoiled and lack nutrients.
- There are two types of bell peppers: male and female. If the tail of the fruit splits into 4, it is a female fruit; if it splits into 3, it is a male fruit. The female fruit usually has a sweet taste and is often eaten raw, while the male fruit is sour and used for cooking dishes like stir-fries, grilled dishes,…
Suggestions for where to buy fresh tofu skin, seaweed, and radish kimchi
You can find fresh tofu skin, seaweed, and radish kimchi at the supermarket TasteVN or at markets and supermarkets nationwide. Alternatively, you can also make them at home with TasteVN’s recipe.
How to make Vegetarian Mixed Rice with Chili Sauce
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Prepare the dressing
In a bowl, add in order 2 tablespoons of Korean chili sauce, 2 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of spicy chili sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds.
Mix well to ensure the dressing is combined thoroughly.
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak the oyster mushrooms in diluted salt water for 4 – 5 minutes, then rinse them clean with water. Next, slice the mushrooms thinly.
Wash the bell peppers, remove the seeds, and cut them into strips. Do the same with the carrots; wash them and cut them into strips.
Rinse the fresh tofu skin with water and let it drain. If the tofu is too thick, you can tear it in half to make it thinner, which will help it cook more easily and absorb the flavors better.
Rinse the bean sprouts and let them drain. Cut off the roots of the green onions and chop them up for the plate. Wash the zucchini, then cut it in half and slice it thinly.
Soak the dried seaweed in warm water for 5 minutes to soften it. Remove and squeeze out excess water, allowing the seaweed to drain before stir-frying.
Sauté the vegetables
Place a pan on the stove, add a little oil, and then add some chopped scallions to sauté until fragrant. When the scallions are golden and aromatic, add the cut tofu skin and stir well with 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, a bit of ground pepper, and 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning.
Sauté evenly for 3 – 5 minutes until softened. Then, transfer the tofu skin to a plate and add the bean sprouts to the pan, sautéing for about 3 minutes until cooked.
Continue to transfer the bean sprouts out and sauté the ingredients in turn: red bell pepper, brown mushrooms, zucchini, and carrot. Each ingredient should be sautéed for about 3 – 5 minutes until the vegetables are just cooked.
When sautéing the ingredients, remember to add a little oil and a bit more scallions for extra fragrance. After the vegetables are cooked, arrange them on a plate and prepare to mix the rice.
Completion
Spread a little sesame oil on the bottom and sides of the rice bowl. Next, you add hot rice into the bowl, the amount of rice can be adjusted according to each person’s portion.
Then, add the ingredients: red bell pepper, brown mushrooms, zucchini, and carrot, along with a little pickled radish kimchi around the top of the rice bowl. Next, place the sautéed tofu in the center of the rice.
Then drizzle the mixed sauce on top and sprinkle a little sesame over it. Finally, cover the lid and place it on the stove over medium-low heat and cook for 5 minutes. At this point, the ingredients will be evenly heated, the rice at the bottom will be slightly crispy and very delicious.
Final Product
After reheating the rice, your final task is to mix all the ingredients together and enjoy immediately with family. The rice is fragrant, intertwined with the crunchy, sweet vegetable ingredients. Especially, the sauce makes the dish even more appealing and delicious.
2. Vegetarian mixed rice with soy sauce
Preparation
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian mixed rice with soy sauce Serves 3 people
Sticky rice 3 cups Fried tofu 100 gr Cucumber 200 gr Carrot 100 gr Spinach 100 gr Dried shiitake mushrooms 50 gr Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Chopped scallion 1 tablespoon White sesame A little Vegetarian seasoning A little Korean chili sauce 1 tablespoon Vietnamese chili sauce 1 tablespoon Tomato sauce 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Sugar 1/2 tablespoon Sesame oil 1/2 tablespoon
How to choose ingredients
How to choose fresh cucumbers
- Shape: Choose cucumbers that are long, evenly shaped, and straight. You should avoid cucumbers that are too large, too small, or too immature as they may be bitter.
- Cucumber skin: Pay attention to the outer skin of fresh cucumbers, which should still have a layer of white powder; it’s best to buy those with small bumps on the body.
- Color: Choose cucumbers that are bright green; dark green cucumbers may have a bitter latex at the ends.
- Additionally, you should also choose cucumbers with fresh stems and the flower end still intact, as these are fresh and sweeter than others.
How to choose fresh carrots
- You should choose slightly pinkish carrots, just ripe enough to easily extract juice, resulting in a sweet and fragrant product.
- Prioritize choosing those with intact and slightly fresh stems, still a bit sticky with latex.
- Avoid buying carrots that are bruised, scratched, or have many black spots on the surface, and when pressed, they release water.
How to choose quality dried shiitake mushrooms
- High-quality dried shiitake mushrooms will have a natural light brown color, with the caps and stems intact and firmly attached.
- When held, they should feel dry and light, with a faint characteristic aroma of mushrooms when brought close to the nose.
- Avoid choosing shiitake mushrooms that have an unusual smell, signs of moisture or mold, or have strange colored spots on the surface.
How to choose fresh and delicious reishi mushrooms (lingzhi mushrooms)
- To buy fresh and delicious reishi mushrooms, you should choose reputable stores in the market.
- You should buy reishi mushrooms that are white, without any bruises or scratches on the outside.
- You should not buy mushrooms that are wilted or have turned yellow, as they have been kept for too long.
How to make Vegetarian Mixed Rice with Soy Sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the cucumber, then cut off the ends and stem. After that, remove the seeds and cut it into small strips.
Wash the spinach, cut off the roots, and separate the leaves. Next, cut the spinach into pieces about 2 finger lengths long.
Wash the carrot and peel it. Then slice the carrot thinly, stack the slices on top of each other, and cut them into small strips.
Wash the shiitake mushrooms and soak them in warm water until they soften. Once the mushrooms are soft, rinse again and squeeze out excess water, then use a knife to slice the mushrooms thinly.
Soak the white reishi mushrooms in diluted salt water for 5 – 7 minutes, then rinse with water and let them drain.
Cut the fried tofu into small, thin pieces for easy eating. The thickness can be according to your preference. If you want the tofu to be crispier, you can fry it again for 2 – 3 minutes until the tofu is crispy.
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Sauté the mushrooms
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, turn on the stove over medium heat and heat the oil until hot. When the oil is hot, add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped green onion roots to the pan, sauté until golden and fragrant, then turn off the heat.
Scoop the green onion oil and sautéed green onions out of the pan. Leave a little green onion oil to sauté the mushrooms for fragrance. Next, add the white reishi mushrooms to the pan, add a little vegetarian seasoning and stir-fry on high heat to avoid the mushrooms releasing water.
After about 2 – 3 minutes, turn off the heat and transfer the mushrooms to a plate.
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Sauté various vegetables
Utilize the oil left in the pan after sautéing the mushrooms, then add the cucumber to the pan after the mushrooms are done. Add a little bit of scallion oil and a bit of vegetarian seasoning. Sauté the cucumber for 3 minutes over medium heat and then remove it to a plate.
Next, add the carrots to the pan, along with a little bit of cooking oil and a bit of vegetarian seasoning. Since carrots take longer to cook, reduce the heat to low and stir well for about 5 – 7 minutes until the carrots are cooked. After the carrots are cooked, remove them to a plate separately.
After removing the carrots, add the chopped shiitake mushrooms to the pan. Continue to add a little bit of cooking oil and a bit of vegetarian seasoning to the pan. Stir well for 2 – 3 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked, then remove the mushrooms to a plate.
Finally, add the chopped tofu and spinach to the pan. Add a little bit of scallion oil and a bit of vegetarian seasoning to the pan. Sauté over medium heat for 4 – 5 minutes and then turn off the heat. Transfer the vegetables and tofu to a plate.
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Make the sauce
Add to a bowl 1 tablespoon of Korean chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of Vietnamese chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of ketchup, 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil.
Mix well until the sauce is combined and thick.
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Completion
Put the rice in a pot, then add the stir-fried ingredients on top of the rice. Add the sautéed green onions and drizzle the sauce over the rice.
Finally, sprinkle a little toasted sesame on top of the rice. Then cover the pot tightly and place it on the stove over medium-low heat. After about 5 – 7 minutes, when the rice is hot and steam collects on the lid, turn off the heat.
Mix the rice and enjoy immediately.
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Final Product
Hot, sticky rice fragrant with the sweet and colorful vegetables intertwined with the sweet and spicy sauce in perfect harmony. This rice dish, with its simple preparation, has an incredibly delicious flavor. What are you waiting for? Try this recipe for your family right away.
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With 2 ways to make vegetarian mixed rice that are both delicious and simple, you can have a nutritious meal while saving a lot of time. Try making this dish right away. Wishing you success!
