Sour bamboo shoot soup is a delicious and simple dish that is easy to prepare, making vegetarian meals more appealing while helping to cool down the body. Let’s head to the kitchen and cook this soup for your family!
1. Sour bamboo shoot soup with meatballs
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sour bamboo shoot soup with meatballs Serves 2
Vegetarian meat 50 gr Sour bamboo shoots 200 gr Tomatoes 3 fruits Wheat flour 60 gr Kumquat 2 fruits Basil A little Fried onion A little Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Garlic powder 1/3 teaspoon Vegetarian seasoning 2 teaspoons Vegetarian fish sauce 1 tablespoon Sugar/ ground pepper A little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- Choose firm, plump tomatoes that feel heavy in hand. Prioritize those with green stems still attached.
- For a delicious sour bamboo shoot soup with meatballs, you should choose tomatoes that are slightly firm to ensure they do not become mushy when cooked.
- Avoid buying tomatoes that feel too soft or have wrinkled, dull skins.
Where to buy vegetarian ham?
- Vegetarian ham, also known as vegetarian spring rolls, is a popular vegetarian food.
- You can buy vegetarian ham at reputable vegetarian food stores and supermarkets nationwide.
- Additionally, you can make vegetarian ham at home using TasteVN’s recipe.
How to make sour bamboo shoot soup with vegetarian ham
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Making vegetarian ham
Pound 50g of vegetarian ham until finely crushed, then mix well with 60g of tapioca flour.
Add to the mixture 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/3 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 2 teaspoons of fried onions. Mix well.
Gradually add 100ml of warm water and knead until the dough is smooth, then place it in a mortar to pound. Pound by hand for 30 minutes until the dough is really smooth and elastic.
After pounding, when the vegetarian ham is smooth and elastic, roll it into small balls.
Tip:- You must pound the vegetarian ham by hand; do not use a blender, as it will not be chewy and delicious.
- If you feel too tired while pounding, you can take a short break and then continue.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the tomatoes and cut them into wedges. Squeeze the calamondin to extract the juice. Pick the young basil leaves, wash them thoroughly, chop some and leave the rest for decoration.
To reduce the sourness of the bamboo shoots, rinse the bamboo shoots a few times with clean water, gently squeeze, and let them drain.
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Sauté tomatoes and bamboo shoots
Put a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat it up. Add 1 tablespoon of fried onions, stir briefly to release the fragrance.
Add the tomatoes and sauté for 2 – 3 minutes until they soften. Then, add the sour bamboo shoots and sauté for 2 minutes before adding 700ml of water (equivalent to 3/4 bowl), and bring to a boil.
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Cooking soup
When the water is boiling, add the vegetarian meatballs and cook for 5 – 7 minutes until they are cooked through.
At this point, season the soup with 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce, stir well, then add the squeezed calamansi juice, a little fried shallots, and chopped basil.
Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then turn off the heat. Ladle the soup into a bowl, and add some basil leaves on top for decoration.
Tip:- Because the taste of sour bamboo shoots can be quite strong, adding calamansi juice will help mellow the sourness of the soup. If you can handle the original taste of sour bamboo shoots, you can skip the calamansi juice.
- If you do not have vegetarian fish sauce, you can substitute it with salt.
- During the cooking process, remember to frequently skim off the foam to keep the soup clear and tastier.
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Finished product
The sour bamboo shoot vegetarian meatball soup has a balanced sweet and sour taste, not too strong, with chewy vegetarian meatballs that are extremely delicious. You can enjoy the soup with rice or noodles.
2. Sour bamboo shoot soup with vegetarian mushrooms
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Preparation
25 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sour bamboo shoot soup with vegetarian mushrooms For 4 people
Tomatoes 4 pieces Sour bamboo shoots 400 gr Oyster mushrooms 200 gr Dried shiitake mushrooms 200 gr Tofu 6 pieces Canned vegetarian soup 1 can (large size) Green onions/ basil/ rice paddy herb A little Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Sugar/ salt A little
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose good dried shiitake mushrooms
- Choose mushrooms that are intact, not crushed or broken, and the caps should be light brown.
- Choose mushrooms of moderate size, not too large, and with short stems.
- Pay attention to ensure there is no musty smell or strange odor, and the mushrooms should not have white mold spots.
How to choose fresh and delicious oyster mushrooms
- Choose mushrooms that are white, with short stems and not too large.
- To select good mushrooms, choose those that feel firm to the touch and are not soft.
- Avoid mushrooms that are off-white with yellowing or have spots, those that smell bad and are leaking juices.
How to choose good tofu without gypsum
- Good tofu often has an off-white color and is very soft. Tofu with gypsum is usually yellower, and the more yellow it is, the more gypsum it contains, making it harder than regular tofu.
- To choose safe and tasty tofu, buy it from specialized stores, food shops, or reputable supermarkets.
- Additionally, you can make tofu at home using the recipe from TasteVN.
Where to buy canned vegetarian broth (vegetable broth)?
- You can buy vegetarian broth at vegetarian stores, food shops, or reputable supermarkets.
- When purchasing, be sure to check the packaging to see if it is sealed and carefully check the expiration date.
- Additionally, you can make vegetarian broth using the very simple recipe below.
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How to prepare Sour Bamboo Shoot Soup with Vegetarian Meatballs and Mushrooms
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Preparation of ingredients
Dried shiitake mushrooms soak in warm water for about 5 – 10 minutes until the mushrooms expand, then cut off the stems and rinse thoroughly with water and let them drain. Slice the mushrooms thinly.
Properly preparing dried shiitake mushrooms:- Method 1: Blanch the mushrooms for about 2 – 3 minutes to remove impurities, then lift them out to drain.
- Method 2: Soak the mushrooms in warm water for about 5 – 10 minutes. After that, rinse them again with cold water and cut off the mushroom stems to clean.
- Method 3: Soak the mushrooms in rice washing water to reduce the pungent smell of the mushrooms and help them retain their characteristic flavor.
Remove the stems of the oyster mushrooms, rinse them clean, and cut them into thin slices. Rinse the tomatoes, then cut them into wedges.
To eliminate the unpleasant sour smell and taste of sour bamboo shoots, wash the bamboo shoots with water 5 – 6 times, gently squeeze them, and then place them on a plate.
Cut the tofu into square pieces. Cut the tops and young leaves of the Vietnamese coriander and Thai basil, wash them clean, and then chop them. Wash the green onions, crush the white parts, and chop the green parts.
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Sautéing mushrooms
Place a pot on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat it up. Add the smashed green onion roots and sauté until fragrant.
Gradually add the shiitake mushrooms and straw mushrooms, stir-frying for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt, and mix well.
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Cooking the soup
Next, add 1 can of vegetarian soup and measure 1 can of water, bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
Gradually add the sour bamboo shoots, tofu, and tomatoes, and cook for an additional 5 – 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste, then add the green onion leaves, basil, and coriander, stir well, and turn off the heat.
Tip: When cooking the soup, remember to skim off the foam regularly to keep the broth clear and more delicious.
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Finished Product
The sour bamboo shoot soup with mushrooms is rich in flavor, featuring the natural sweetness of vegetable broth and various mushrooms blended with the sourness of the bamboo shoots, making it an extremely appealing dish for a vegetarian day.
How to Choose Good Sour Bamboo Shoots
- Good sour bamboo shoots, not soaked in chemicals, will have an off-white color and will not be bright or white like chemically soaked bamboo shoots.
- Choose pieces that are chewy, not easily broken, and do not have an appealing shine.
- They should have a light, characteristic aroma of bamboo shoots and no chemical smell.
How to prepare sour bamboo shoots to reduce odor and bitterness
- Because sour bamboo shoots have a smell and sour taste that not everyone likes, before cooking, you should wash the bamboo shoots thoroughly with water and then drain them.
- Repeat the washing – draining process about 5 – 6 times to completely eliminate the unpleasant smell and then let the bamboo shoots dry.
- You can also use calamondin juice or add more sugar to the soup to balance the sour taste.
Just follow this recipe and you can successfully make 2 delicious sour bamboo shoot soups to enrich your vegetarian meals! Wish you success.
*Refer to images and recipes on the YouTube channel: Bà Mẹ Quê and CALI – DELICIOUS RURAL DISHES.
