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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Cabbage fried vermicelli is a combination of two main nutritious ingredients, which are vermicelli and cabbage. This is a stir-fry dish that can be easily prepared by any housewife for her family. Let’s get cooking with Điện Máy XANH to learn how to make this dish!
Ingredients for Cabbage Fried Vermicelli Serves 4
Vermicelli 200 gr Cabbage 100 gr Wood ear mushrooms 100 gr Carrot 1 piece Chives a little Garlic 2 cloves (minced) Soy sauce 3 teaspoons Fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Seasoning powder 1/2 teaspoon Common spices a little (salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh vermicelli
- Since vermicelli is used for frying, you should choose mixed vermicelli or rice vermicelli because the strands soften quickly and are not too chewy when fried.
- Fresh vermicelli should have intact, long, thick strands that do not break or crumble and are crisp when lightly touched.
- Dry vermicelli typically has a distinctive aroma from its ingredients, such as the smell of dong riềng, cassava, or the fragrance of rice. In contrast, dirty vermicelli lacks its characteristic smell.
- When buying, choose packaged vermicelli from clear brands. This helps you avoid buying low-quality or expired vermicelli.
How to choose fresh and delicious cabbage
- When selecting cabbage, you should hold it to see if it feels firm. Good cabbage is usually heavy, with tightly packed leaves. Observe the head, it should be thick and closed, and the stem of the cabbage is usually small.
- Fresh cabbage often has a light greenish-white color, while purple cabbage has a deep purple mixed with white, with crisp and firm leaves.
- Be careful not to buy cabbages with yellowing leaves, brown spots on the leaves, or split cores. Cabbage that has been stored for a long time will have brown stems.
- You can also choose Da Lat cabbage, which is usually lighter green, not bright, has inconsistent sizes but is often very large.
How to make Stir-fried Vermicelli with Cabbage
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Prepare the ingredients
First, soak the vermicelli in cold water for 5 – 10 minutes. When it becomes soft, take it out and let it drain.
Next, you can cut the vermicelli in half for easier eating or leave it long depending on your preference. Before the vermicelli is completely dry, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to prevent it from sticking when mixed.
For the cabbage, cut off the stem and wash it thoroughly. You should carefully wash the inside of each cabbage leaf to remove any dirt. Peel the carrot. Then, cut the carrot and cabbage into thin strips.
Next, soak the dried mushrooms in cold water for 20 minutes or in hot water for 10 minutes. Then cut them into thin strips.
Wash the scallions and cilantro, then cut them into short lengths according to your family’s preference.
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Making stir-fried noodles with cabbage
You place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add minced garlic and fry until golden.
Then, add the wood ear mushrooms to stir-fry first, followed by the carrots and cabbage in turn.
Stir-fry for about 2 – 3 minutes, then season with 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 3 teaspoons of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, a little ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce, and stir well for another 5 minutes.
Finally, add the noodles and continue to stir-fry, then adjust the seasoning to taste and mix well to ensure the noodles absorb the flavors. Turn off the heat.
Add some chopped scallions to enhance the flavor of the dish and also to garnish the stir-fried dish to make it more appealing.
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Final Product
The vermicelli is chewy, fragrant with rice, and when eaten with carrots, seasoned cabbage, and crunchy wood ear mushrooms, it creates a perfect combination for a snack that is both filling and stimulates the palate when enjoying other dishes.
With just a few simple steps at home using easily sourced ingredients, you can have a delicious and nutritious stir-fried vermicelli with cabbage ready for your family. TasteVN wishes you success in making this dish!
