The famous mixed Quang noodles from Central Vietnam that everyone loves is now prepared according to the recipe for vegetarian dish, yet still delicious and special. Let’s get into the kitchen to make this appealing dish right away.
1. Vegetarian Mixed Quang Noodles
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Mixed Quang Noodles Serves 2
Quang noodles 150 gr Snow mushrooms 1 pack (150gr) Chicken leg mushrooms 1 piece (large) Fried tofu 10 pieces Fried bread 15 pieces Roasted peanuts a little Chopped scallions 1 tablespoon (finely chopped) Red chili 1 piece Accompanying vegetables a little (Thai basil / banana blossom / cabbage) Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Salt a little Sugar 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce 3 tablespoons Vegetarian seasoning 1 tablespoon Vegetarian fish sauce 4 tablespoons
How to choose fresh, delicious mushrooms
- For chicken leg mushrooms and snow white mushrooms, choose whole mushrooms, with white stems and round caps.
- The mushrooms should feel light and spongy, with firm, non-wilted stems that are not shriveled. If you gently press the mushroom’s body and it feels soft and elastic, it is still fresh.
- Choose dry mushrooms that have not been watered.
- Smell the mushrooms; if they have a light, distinctive fragrance, they are fresh and delicious. Absolutely avoid mushrooms with a sour, unusual smell to prevent food poisoning.
- You should not choose mushrooms that have cuts, dark spots, or those with signs of green mold. Additionally, limit the selection of mushrooms that are wet, as they will bruise and spoil quickly.
Information about some ingredients
Quang noodles
- Quang noodles are usually made from finely ground rice flour mixed with water from gardenia seeds and eggs for a yellow color, and are layered into thin sheets about 1 cm thick. Quang noodles are thicker and chewier compared to pho or vermicelli.
- You can buy Quang noodles at stores that specialize in making various types of vermicelli or noodles, or at markets. Additionally, you can make Quang noodles yourself following TasteVN’s guide.
Fried tofu
- For pre-made fried tofu, make sure to choose medium-fried tofu, and limit the purchase of crispy fried tofu. To be safer, you can buy packaged fried tofu in supermarkets; before cooking, just cut and fry it lightly again.
- If you have time, you should buy white tofu to fry; moreover, you can also make tofu at home following TasteVN’s recipe.
Fried bread
You can buy crispy fried bread at the market or at shops specializing in bread. You can buy a loaf of bread, cut it into small square pieces, and then deep-fry it until golden and crispy.
How to make Vegetarian Mixed Noodles
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Prepare the ingredients
Chicken thigh mushrooms and snow mushrooms should be cut at the base, washed clean, and soaked in salt for about 5 – 7 minutes. Then take them out and use paper towels to absorb any excess water. Slice the chicken thigh mushrooms lengthwise into pieces equal in size to the snow mushrooms.
Chop the roots off the green onions, wash them thoroughly, and finely chop the green onion tops.
Chop the red chili.
Wash the fresh herbs, soak them in salt, then wash them again and drain in a basket.
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Sauté the green onions
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to a hot pan. When the oil is shimmering, add 1/2 tablespoon of chopped green onions and stir well.
When the green onions start to release their aroma but haven’t turned golden yet, scoop out 1 tablespoon of onion oil into the bowl containing the mixed noodles. Then, mix well so that the noodles absorb the oil evenly.
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Sauté the mushrooms
In the pan with sautéed shallots, add the snow mushrooms and chicken leg mushrooms, stir-frying together with 2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar.
Sauté until the mushrooms are soft and fragrant, and you see liquid from the mushrooms in the pan. After sautéing, transfer the mushrooms to a plate and proceed to the next step.
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Make the Quang noodle sauce
Utilizing the pan used for sautéing the mushrooms, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is bubbling, add 1/2 tablespoon of shallots to sauté until fragrant.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of sugar into the pan. Stir well to dissolve the mixture.
Simmer for about 3 – 5 minutes until the mixture boils, then add 1 chopped red chili, stir well, then turn off the heat and pour the sauce mixture into a bowl.
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Arrange ingredients and complete
You prepare a large plate, first arrange the Quang noodles and fresh vegetables. Next, you place the stir-fried mushrooms, fried tofu, and fried bread on top, then pour the mushroom stir-fry sauce over it to finish.
When eating, you pour the sauce over the noodles, mix well, and enjoy.
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Final product
Vegetarian mixed Quang noodles are chewy and soft, blending with the rich, spicy sauce, served with stir-fried mushrooms, fried tofu, and crispy fragrant bread, perfectly combined with fresh vegetables. To make it tastier, sprinkle a little roasted peanuts on top.
You will surely love it as soon as you try a bite.
2. Vegetarian Quang Noodles (Oyster Mushrooms)
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Quang Noodles (Oyster Mushrooms) Serves 2
Quang noodles 200 grams Oyster mushrooms 200 grams Cornstarch 1 teaspoon Minced ginger 1 teaspoon Minced chili 1 teaspoon Side vegetables A little (mint/banana blossom/cabbage) Minced scallions 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 8 tablespoons (for sauce) Sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon (for sauce) Filtered water 8 tablespoons (for sauce) Sugar 3 tablespoons (for sauce) Chili sauce 2 tablespoons (for sauce) Cooking oil 2 tablespoons
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How to Make Vegetarian Quang Noodles (Oyster Mushrooms)
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Prepare the Ingredients
After purchasing, cut off the roots of the oyster mushrooms, soak them in a little diluted salt water. Then wash them clean with water and let them drain.
For the scallions, cut off the roots, rinse them, and finely chop the green part. Wash the ginger and chili, then finely chop them as well.
Finally, wash the fresh herbs, soak them in salt water, rinse again, and let them drain.
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Fry the oyster mushrooms
You place a pan on the stove and pour enough cooking oil to cover the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot, add 200 grams of oyster mushrooms and fry until all sides of the mushrooms are golden, then remove them.
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Mix the sauce
Prepare a clean bowl or cup, then add in order: 8 tablespoons of soy sauce, 8 tablespoons of water, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil, stir the mixture well.
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Make the sauce
Next, you heat a clean pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of oil, minced shallots, 1 teaspoon of minced ginger, and 1 teaspoon of minced chili to sauté until fragrant.
Then, add the sauce, stirring until the mixture is well blended.
Next, dilute 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of water. Add that mixture to the pan, stir well, and wait for it to boil before turning off the heat.
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Arrange ingredients and complete
You prepare a clean bowl with Quang noodles, then drizzle 1 tablespoon of sautéed Boaro oil. Next, layer the fried oyster mushrooms, herbs, grilled rice paper, and fried sandwich bread on top of the bowl.
Finally, drizzle the mixed sauce over the noodles, mix well, and enjoy.
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Finished product
Vegetarian Quang noodles with eye-catching colors, appealing alongside the richness of mushrooms and the fragrant aroma of herbs are extremely captivating. Especially, the flavorful sauce and each piece of crispy fried mushroom are very enticing.
This is a delicious vegetarian dish that is quick and easy to make, you can try to prepare it for your family.
The dish vegetarian Quang noodles is delicious and attractive, a suggestion for you on the full moon and the first day of each month. Try making it right away to enjoy the special flavor of this vegetarian dish. Wishing you success in your cooking!
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel: Diệu Pháp Âm & GREEN VEGETARIAN KITCHEN
*You are invited to refer to many delicious vegetarian recipes on the Tiktok channel GREEN VEGETARIAN KITCHEN.
