Vegetarian dishes can make fish sauce and shrimp paste with a very special flavor, do you know how to make it? Let’s get cooking right now with TasteVN to learn more about how to make these 2 types of dipping sauce!
1. Vegetarian fish sauce
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian fish sauce Serves 4
Fermented tofu 2 tablespoons Soybean paste 5 tablespoons Lemongrass 3 stalks Pineapple 1/2 fruit Chili 3 fruits
How to make Vegetarian fish sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
After peeling and removing the dirty parts, wash them clean with water, core, chop, and mince the pineapple. Similarly, mince the lemongrass and chili.
Tip: If you want to make a thinner vegetarian fish sauce, use a blender to puree the pineapple.
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Grinding fermented tofu and soy sauce
You put 2 tablespoons of fermented tofu and 5 tablespoons of soy sauce in a grinder, press the button to grind until smooth.
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Making vegetarian dipping sauce
First, heat a pan with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to sauté the minced lemongrass until fragrant.
Once the lemongrass turns golden, add all the minced pineapple, stir-fry for about 2 minutes before adding the ground fermented tofu and soy sauce mixture, stir well.
Add enough water to the pan to nearly cover the pineapple, cook until boiling, then season with sugar, salt, or vegetarian seasoning according to your taste.
Finally, add chili and cook the vegetarian dipping sauce until it reaches the desired thickness.
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Final product
Vegetarian dipping sauce has a fragrant smell of lemongrass, a nutty flavor from soybeans intertwined with the sweetness of pineapple and the salty spiciness of other spices. You can use vegetarian dipping sauce with boiled vegetables, as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, or bun dau as well.
2. Vegetarian shrimp paste
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Shrimp Paste Serves 5 people
Dried oyster mushrooms 30 gr Fermented soybean paste 100 gr Vegetarian ham 100 gr Minced lemongrass 100 gr Chili powder 2 teaspoons Vegetarian seasoning 2 teaspoons Sugar 2 tablespoons Monosodium glutamate 1 teaspoon
How to Make Vegetarian Shrimp Paste
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Pound Vegetarian Ham
First, you should soak the dried oyster mushrooms overnight and rinse several times with clean water to make the mushrooms brighter and not dark. Then, drain and shred into small pieces.
For the vegetarian ham, cut it into small pieces and pound it finely in the mortar.
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Stir-fried vegetarian ham
Add 100ml of cooking oil to the pan to sauté about 1 tablespoon of minced lemongrass until fragrant, then add chili powder and stir well.
Next, add the vegetarian ham and shredded shiitake mushrooms, stir-fry for about 4 minutes.
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Stir-fried vegetarian fish sauce
Mix the soy sauce with a little water to dilute it in a bowl. Then, add it to the pan with the shiitake mushrooms, stir-frying constantly over medium heat.
After that, season with 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of vegetarian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, mixing well with the remaining minced lemongrass.
Stir-fry the sauce until it thickens.
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Final Product
Vegetarian shrimp paste has an attractive brownish-yellow color, a balanced salty-sweet taste, a chewy and unique texture, and is completely dry, without any moisture. You can use vegetarian shrimp paste with hot rice, or use it as a seasoning to mix salads, cook vegetarian crab noodle soup,… or simply dip it with vegetables and fruits, which is also very addictive.
3. Vegetarian Shrimp Paste (Recipe shared from Tiktok Vegetarian Kitchen XANH)
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Shrimp Paste (Recipe shared from Tiktok Vegetarian Kitchen XANH) Serves 3 people
Minced lemongrass 1 tablespoon Fermented soybean paste 140 grams Fermented rice 120 grams Korean chili powder 2 tablespoons Palm sugar 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons
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How to make Vegetarian Shrimp Paste (Recipe shared from Tiktok Green Vegetarian Kitchen)
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Prepare the ingredients
Cut off the leaves of the lemongrass, peel off the outer layers, wash it clean, and then finely chop the lemongrass.
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Cook the paste
Put a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of oil and sauté with 1 tablespoon of chopped lemongrass. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add 140 grams of fermented soybean paste, 120 grams of fried rice, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, and 2 tablespoons of palm sugar.
Stir well until the paste thickens, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Vegetarian shrimp paste has a beautiful brown-yellow color, with a sweet and rich flavor from the fermented soybeans combined with the salty and spicy taste of other spices.
You can use this vegetarian shrimp paste with rice or enjoy it with vegetables, which will surely delight your whole family!
How to make successful vegan dipping sauce and fermented shrimp paste
- For dipping sauce: You should finely chop the lemongrass and only mince it (instead of grinding) to make the sauce thicker and tastier.
- For fermented shrimp paste: You should pound the vegan shrimp and tear the shiitake mushrooms into small strips, while also stir-frying them until dry to ensure longer preservation.
How to store vegan dipping sauce and fermented shrimp paste
- Wait for the sauce to cool completely before placing it in a glass jar or a tightly sealed food container, and store it in the refrigerator with a shelf life of up to 3 months.
- Additionally, you should keep them in cool places, avoiding damp areas to ensure product quality.
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Thus, TasteVN has shared with you about 3 ways to make delicious and simple vegetarian dipping sauces that are no less than the savory dishes! Wishing you success with many delicious vegetarian dishes with TasteVN.
*Compiled and referenced information from various sources such as: Zui và o bếp, Bà mẹ quê and Tiktok BẾP CHAY XANH.
*You are invited to explore many delicious vegetarian recipes at the channel Tiktok BẾP CHAY XANH
