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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
On hot summer days, cooking vegetarian hair soup for the family not only helps to cool the body but also provides many nutrients. Today, Into the kitchen will suggest a simple recipe for making vegetarian hair soup at home, let’s get started!
Ingredients for Vegetarian Hair Soup Serves 3 people
Hair soup 2 grams Young corn kernels 1 cup American corn kernels 1 cup Carrot 50 grams Enoki mushrooms 100 grams Silken tofu 4 slices White part of Poaro onion 2 grams Vegetarian seasoning 1.5 tablespoons (for seasoning) Sugar 1/3 tablespoon (for seasoning) Soy sauce 1 tablespoon (for seasoning) Filtered water 3 tablespoons (for seasoning) Tapioca starch 3 tablespoons Water 1 cup (for mixing starch) Boiling water 1.5 liters
Utensils
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh enoki mushrooms
- You should choose mushrooms that resemble bean sprouts, shiny white, have a firm cap and are not bruised, with intact roots, especially the wrapping of the mushrooms should be dry and not leaking water.
- Avoid choosing mushrooms with blemishes on the stems and yellowing, or slimy, as these are spoiled mushrooms.
- In particular, enoki mushrooms are usually packaged, so you should carefully check the origin and expiration date to avoid buying expired mushrooms.
How to choose good corn
- When choosing corn, you should select those with green husks, silky and not dried corn silk that clings tightly to the ear.
- Avoid choosing corn with darkened or wilted stems and dry silk.
- Additionally, you should prioritize corn with plump, uniform, shiny, and straight kernels.
- Do not choose corn that is too large; prioritize medium-sized, slender ears that feel firm.
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How to prepare Vegetarian Angel Hair Soup
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Prepare angel hair and mushrooms
You rinse 2 grams of angel hair with water to remove dirt, then soak it in water for about 5 minutes to allow it to expand. After 5 minutes, drain the angel hair and cut it short.
Cut off the roots of the enoki mushrooms, then soak them in a diluted saltwater solution for 15 minutes and rinse them clean. Drain and cut into pieces about 1 – 2 finger lengths as desired.
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Prepare other ingredients
After purchasing, wash the carrots thoroughly and cut them into thin strands.
Wash the Poaro onions thoroughly, then slice them thinly. Wash the ginger, peel it, and cut it into thin strands.
Cut the soft tofu into round slices that are easy to eat. Similarly, cut the small corn into round slices.
For the corn, remove the husk and silk, then use your hands (or a knife) to separate the kernels from the cob.
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Mix the spices
Prepare a clean bowl and add the following spices in order: 1.5 tablespoons of vegetarian seasoning, 1/3 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of water, and use a spoon to mix the mixture well.
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Mix the flour and put the pot on the stove
You prepare another bowl to dilute 3 tablespoons of tapioca flour with 1 cup of water.
Put the pot on the stove, add 1.5 liters of water to the pot and bring to a boil. Then, gradually add the diluted tapioca flour into the pot, stirring well to dissolve the flour in the water. Note that for this soup, you should cook it to a thin consistency.
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Cook the soup
Next, gradually add 1 cup of pre-cooked sweet corn, 1 cup of young corn, and the diluted seasoning into the pot.
Slowly add 50 grams of shredded carrots, 100 grams of enoki mushrooms, and 4 slices of soft tofu, while stirring continuously until the soup reaches the desired thickness.
Finally, add the prepared hair soup into the pot and stir well. Sprinkle a little chopped white part of green onions and ginger on top to enhance the flavor.
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Final Product
The vegetarian hair mushroom soup is fragrant, hot, and has a moderate thickness. The soup has a rich flavor harmonizing with the natural sweetness of enoki mushrooms and corn, the creaminess of soft tofu, along with the crunchy texture of hair mushrooms.
This is not only a vegetarian dish to satisfy your hunger but also adds nutrition and aids digestion for the family.
Hopefully, through the above article, it will help you easily prepare vegetarian hair soup that is both delicious and nutritious. Wishing you success in making it to treat the whole family!
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