Vegetarian Dishes are among the favorite meals for many people due to their lightness, simple preparation, and incredibly delicious flavors that are just as good as savory dishes. Today, let’s join cooking with TasteVN and immediately add 4 simple and delicious vegetarian stir-fried noodle recipes to your family’s menu!
1. Vegetarian Stir-Fried Noodles with Cabbage
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Preparation Time
40 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Stir-Fried Noodles with Cabbage Serves 4
Cabbage 400 gr Vermicelli 300 gr Shallots 10 gr Vegetarian Fish Sauce 2 tablespoons Vegetarian Seasoning Powder 1/2 tablespoon Water 2 tablespoons MSG 1/4 tablespoon Ground Pepper 1/4 tablespoon Salt 1 teaspoon Cooking Oil 1 tablespoon
How to Choose Fresh, Delicious Cabbage:
- Choose cabbages that feel firm in hand, are heavy, have tightly woven leaves, are tightly wrapped together, have a thick head, are closed, and have small stems.
- Select young cabbages that are light green, pale white, which will be sweet, crunchy, and not pungent when eaten.
- Avoid buying cabbages with yellow leaves, brown spots on the leaves, split cores, or stems that have turned brown as they may be old or wilted cabbages.
How to make Vegetarian Stir-fried Vermicelli with Cabbage
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying cabbage, separate it into individual leaves, removing any leaves that are damaged or wilted (if any).
Next, soak it in diluted saltwater for about 10 minutes to remove dirt, then rinse with clean water and let it drain before slicing it into strips.
Peel the shallots and slice them thinly.
Boil water in a pot and add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then add the vermicelli and cook for 2 minutes. After that, remove and place it in a bowl of cold water, then let it drain.
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Stir-fry the cabbage
Place a pan on the stove, add cooking oil, and wait for it to heat. Then add the shallots and fry until fragrant.
Once the shallots turn golden and aromatic, add the cabbage and stir-fry on high heat for about 2 – 3 minutes until the cabbage is evenly cooked.
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Stir-fried vermicelli with cabbage
When the cabbage is just cooked, add the pre-prepared vermicelli to the pan and continue to stir for about 2 minutes on high heat.
Next, add to the pan 2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, 2 tablespoons of water, 1/4 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/4 tablespoon of ground pepper and continue to stir for another 3 minutes for the vermicelli to absorb the seasoning evenly.
Serve the stir-fried vermicelli on a plate, decorate it nicely and it’s done.
Tip: While stir-frying, you should add some water to the pan, which helps the vermicelli not to dry out and absorb the seasoning better.
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Final product
With just a few simple steps, you have a delicious plate of stir-fried vegetarian cabbage vermicelli, with chewy vermicelli and the sweet fragrant taste of cabbage, promising to be a light and delicious dish on those vegetarian days.
2. Stir-fried vermicelli with bean sprouts and mushrooms
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried vermicelli with bean sprouts and mushrooms For 4 people
Dry vermicelli 300 gr Soybean sprouts 150 gr Vegetarian beef 100 gr Chicken leg mushrooms 1 piece Dried shiitake mushrooms 100 gr (fragrant mushrooms) Cilantro 50 gr Carrot 50 gr Green onion 30 gr Vegetarian seasoning 2 teaspoons Vegetarian oyster sauce 1.5 teaspoons Pepper 2 teaspoons Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1.5 tablespoons Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Rice washing water A little
How to choose fresh, delicious ingredients:
How to choose good chicken leg mushrooms
- You should choose mushrooms with a white, bright stem, no black spots, no bruises or mushiness.
- Choose mushrooms that are firm, not soft or wilted.
- Avoid mushrooms with cracked caps, as they may have been stored for too long; opt for those with firm, solid caps.
How to choose good carrots
- Choose carrots that are slender, of moderate size, still have the leaf stems, and feel firm, not too soft.
- Buy carrots with intact, smooth skin, not rough or with black spots.
How to choose fresh, chemical-free bean sprouts
- Choose bean sprouts with many long roots, with thin and uneven stems. Bean sprouts grown naturally usually take about a week to harvest, so their roots are often quite long.
- Avoid those with short, stubby roots, dark in color but with thick round stems or abnormally long sprouts, as they may have been treated with chemicals.
- If you can’t find soybean sprouts, you can substitute them with mung bean sprouts instead.
How to prepare Stir-fried Vermicelli with Bean Sprouts and Vegetarian Mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
For the chicken leg mushrooms, cut off the stems, soak the mushrooms in rice washing water for about 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and slice them.
For the shiitake mushrooms, rinse them with cold water to remove dirt, then soak them in water for about 30 – 45 minutes until they are soft. After that, cut them in half.
Wash the spring onions, then chop finely. Take 2 spoons of oil to sauté until golden, leaving the rest whole.
Soak the bean sprouts in salted water for about 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water and drain.
Wash the cilantro and cut into pieces.
Cut the vermicelli in half, then soak in warm water for about 40 minutes until soft.
Soak the vegetarian beef in boiling water for about 10 minutes until soft, then rinse with water and slice with a knife.
Tip: Soaking vermicelli in warm water helps it soften quickly and prevents it from drying out.
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Marinating vegetarian beef
Put 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into a bowl, then add the vegetarian beef and mix well. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
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Mixing the marinade sauce
Prepare 1/2 cup of filtered water, then add 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, and 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce into the cup, then stir well.
Add 1/2 of the sauce to the noodles and marinate for about 10 minutes before stir-frying. Keep the remaining sauce aside.
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Stir-fried vermicelli
Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and wait for it to heat up, then add 1 tablespoon of chopped green onion and sauté until fragrant.
When the onion is aromatic, add the vegetarian beef and stir-fry until cooked, about 3 minutes, then transfer it to a bowl.
Keep the pan, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it, then add the remaining chopped green onion and sauté until fragrant. Next, add all the chicken leg mushrooms, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms to the pan, add the remaining vermicelli sauce and stir until the ingredients are just cooked.
Then, add all the vermicelli and cut-up celery into the pan, stir-fry the vermicelli over medium heat for about 2 minutes until evenly cooked.
Finally, add the bean sprouts and vegetarian beef, stir well for another minute, then turn off the heat.
Tip: It is advisable to stir-fry the vermicelli over medium heat to prevent it from drying out, sticking, and absorbing the sauce evenly.
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Final Product
Stir-fried vermicelli with bean sprouts and vegetarian mushrooms when completed has a full range of colors. Each strand of vermicelli is chewy, evenly soaked with the seasoning, eaten with crunchy vegetables and mushrooms, creating a harmonious sweet taste that will make you want to keep eating endlessly.
3. Stir-fried Vermicelli with Vegetarian Sausage
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Vermicelli with Vegetarian Sausage Serves 4
Vermicelli 150 gr Vegetarian sausage 1 piece Fried tofu 1 piece Carrot 1/2 piece Bok choy 50 gr Dried wood ear mushrooms 30 gr (black fungus) Shallot 10 gr Dried shiitake mushrooms 30 gr (fragrant mushrooms) Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Vegetarian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon MSG 1/3 teaspoon Salt a little Sugar 2/3 teaspoon Cooking oil 3 tablespoons
How to choose fresh, delicious ingredients:
How to choose delicious bok choy
- You should choose bok choy that is bright green, with smooth leaves, not bruised or having black spots, rotten, and the leaves should not be wilted or yellowing.
- Delicious bok choy usually has thick, sturdy stems, and the base part expands, feeling heavy in hand.
- It is advisable to go to the market or supermarket early to select fresh, delicious green bok choy.
How to choose delicious wood ear mushrooms
- You can choose black wood ear mushrooms either in dried or fresh form.
- Prioritize selecting wood ear mushrooms with large, thick ears and the base with few small mushrooms.
- The mushrooms should have a dark amber color, slightly shiny (for the top side) and a coffee milk color (for the underside).
- For dried wood ear mushrooms, avoid those that appear too dark, as they may become mushy when soaked in water and are less crunchy.
How to choose delicious vegetarian pork sausage
- You can find vegetarian pork sausage at stores selling vegetarian food, in supermarkets, or reputable grocery stores.
- When selecting vegetarian pork sausage, you should carefully check the expiration date, ensure the packaging is intact, not torn or discolored.
- Additionally, you can refer to how to make vegetarian pork sausage to ensure hygiene and safety for your family members through the recipe below.
Boil and Marinate Vermicelli
Put a pot of water on the stove, when the water boils, add 1 spoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then add the vermicelli to boil for 3 minutes, then take it out and put it in a bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes, then drain it.
Marinate the vermicelli with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Mix well and let the vermicelli soak up the seasoning for about 15 minutes.
Stir-fry Vermicelli
Put a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and wait for it to heat up, then add the minced shallots and sauté until fragrant.
Then add all the vegetarian pork, tofu, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and wood ear mushrooms and stir well.
Next, add 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 2/3 teaspoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water to the pan. Stir-fry the ingredients over medium heat until just cooked, then add the bok choy, stir well for another 2 minutes until the vegetables and mushrooms are fully cooked.
Finally, add the vermicelli, stir well over medium heat for another 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh carrots
- You should choose carrots that have a smooth exterior, straight shape, and bright color.
- Choose carrots with a small core, which feel firm when held.
- Avoid buying carrots that are too large, misshapen, or have bruises.
How to choose fresh Shiitake mushrooms
- You should choose Shiitake mushrooms of moderate size, shaped like an umbrella, with a natural mushroom aroma.
- Opt for Shiitake mushrooms with short stems, tightly closed caps, and a slightly brownish color.
- Avoid buying Shiitake mushrooms that are too dark brown when unripe or have crushed parts.
How to choose fresh green beans
- You should choose green beans that are long, flat, and not lumpy.
- Opt for green beans that have green stems, look fresh, and feel sturdy when held.
- Avoid buying green beans that are too shiny and smooth, as they may have been sprayed with pesticides.
How to prepare Vegetarian Stir-Fried Noodles
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Prepare the ingredients
Carrots bought should be peeled, the ends cut off, washed clean, and then cut into long strips about 3 finger joints long.
Green beans should have their strings removed, washed clean, drained, and cut into strips similar to the carrots.
Shiitake mushrooms should be washed clean, halved, and sliced thinly. Bell peppers should be washed clean, seeds and stems removed, and cut into strips. Vegetarian sausage should also be cut into thin strips!
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Stir-fry the noodles
You place a pan on the stove over medium heat and wait until the pan is hot, then add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat for about 30 seconds before turning off the stove.
Next, add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, a bit of vegetarian seasoning, a bit of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce to the pan and stir the mixture well.
Add 1/2 bowl of filtered water (rice bowl) to the pan and stir again.
Continue to add the noodles to the pan and stir evenly with the seasoning mixture until the seasoning coats all the noodles.
Then, you turn on the stove to a low flame and continue to stir the noodles continuously for 5 minutes.
You stir the noodles until they absorb the seasoning evenly, become soft and translucent, then transfer the noodles to a bowl.
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Stir-fry ingredients
You add 1 spoon of cooking oil to the pan and heat it over medium heat.
When the oil is hot, add the shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until the mushrooms shrink a little and release their aroma, then add the green beans to stir-fry together.
Stir-fry the green beans and mushrooms until the green beans turn dark green, about 1 minute, then add the shredded carrot.
Stir the carrots for about 30 seconds, then add the shredded vegetarian pork and bean sprouts, and stir well for another 30 seconds.
Add to the pan 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/4 teaspoon of sugar, a little salt, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, and stir well.
At this point, turn up the heat and continue to stir-fry for the vegetables to absorb the seasoning for about 1 minute, then turn off the heat.
Finally, add the shredded bell pepper and stir well with the stir-fried vegetables for another 5 times.
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Mix the vermicelli
You transfer the previously stir-fried vermicelli onto a plate or bowl and spread the vermicelli evenly.
Then, add the stir-fried ingredients to the plate of vermicelli and mix well to complete.
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Final product
So, the mixed vegetarian vermicelli dish is complete.
The plate of vermicelli is fragrant, with soft and chewy vermicelli combined with crunchy, sweet green beans, carrots, bean sprouts, bell peppers, and soft, fragrant mushrooms. All are well-seasoned and incredibly appetizing!
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