Snow mushroom salad is an vegetarian dish that is appealing not only because of its flavor but also because it showcases simplicity and elegance. The harmony of flavors in this dish will surely delight you. Let’s get cooking and explore 3 ways to make snow mushroom salad vegetarian style.
1. Vegetarian snow mushroom salad with carrot and cucumber
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian snow mushroom salad with carrot and cucumber Serves 2
Snow mushroom 50 gr Cucumber 1 piece Carrot 2 pieces Celery 3 stalks Onion 1 piece Fresh lemon 2 pieces Garlic 2 cloves Chili pepper 2 pieces Roasted peanuts 50 gr Sugar 6 teaspoons Salt 4 teaspoons
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh cucumbers
- You should choose cucumbers that are long, evenly shaped, straight, and feel firm when held. Avoid selecting those that have a bulging belly or small ends and tails, and do not choose cucumbers that are too large or too small, as they may be bitter.
- Choose cucumbers with intact skin, without dark spots or yellowing. The outer skin should have a layer of white powder, and it’s best to buy those with small bumps on the surface.
- Choose cucumbers that are evenly green; avoid those that are light yellow or too dark green, as they are often spoiled or chemically treated.
How to choose fresh celery
- Choose fresh, young celery with evenly large leaves, and no bruises or wilting.
- You can select celery with bright green leaves, white young stalks, thick stems and leaves, and evenly round stalks.
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How to prepare Snow Mushroom Salad with Carrots and Cucumbers
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Prepare the vegetables
After draining, cut the carrots in half and use a peeler to shred them into thin strips.
For cucumbers, cut them in half and remove the core, then peel and shred them into thin strips as well. Follow the same steps for the onions.
Note:- When shredding carrots, cucumbers, and onions, do not shred them too thinly as they will not remain crispy.
- You can soak the onions in ice water to reduce their sharpness.
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Mixing the sweet and sour vegetables
Add 2 teaspoons of salt and squeeze 1 lemon into the bowl of mixed carrot, cucumber, and onion, then use chopsticks to stir well so that the ingredients absorb the seasonings, then let the mixture rest for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, transfer the vegetable mixture to another bowl and discard the liquid released during soaking. Add 3 teaspoons of sugar to the mixture and stir again with chopsticks to let it absorb the seasonings.
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Prepare the remaining ingredients (snow mushroom, celery, peanuts)
You cut the snow mushroom into small pieces (about 2 finger joints) and soak it in clean water for 10 minutes to allow it to expand. The other ingredients should be washed with clean water and then drained.
For the celery, use a knife to cut it into pieces about 2 finger joints long, then use a peeler to shred it into small strands. Next, take 50g of peanuts, roast them until cooked, and then remove the shells.
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Making the salad dressing
Add 2 teaspoons of salt and 3 teaspoons of sugar into a bowl. Then squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the bowl, add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and 2 teaspoons of minced chili, and mix well to combine the flavors.
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Mixing the salad
Add the mixture of carrot, cucumber, and onion into a large bowl. Then add 50g of pre-prepared snow mushrooms and celery into the bowl.
Next, pour the prepared salad dressing into the bowl and use chopsticks to mix the vegetable mixture thoroughly to absorb all the flavors.
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Final product
The snow mushroom salad with carrot and cucumber has a sour taste from the lime juice, a light sweetness from the juice of the carrot, cucumber, and sugar, blended with a bit of spiciness from garlic and chili, creating a wonderful dish.
You can fry a few pieces of shrimp chips to serve with this incredibly attractive salad. Your family will surely love it.
2. Snow mushroom salad with carrot and banana flower
Preparation
20 minutes
Processing
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Snow mushroom salad with carrot and banana flower For 2 people
Snow mushrooms 100 gr Fresh banana flower 1 piece Fresh chili 1 piece Lime 1 piece Carrot 1 piece Lettuce 100 gr Herbs 100 gr Green onions 2 stalks Sugar 2 tablespoons Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Vegetarian oyster sauce 2 teaspoons Vegetarian fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 20 ml
How to choose fresh and delicious banana flower
- Delicious banana flowers have an attractive dark red outer skin, fresh and particularly have a thin layer of white powder on the outside.
- When held, it feels firm and heavy, with a hollow and spongy interior.
- Do not buy banana flowers that are too bruised and have strange marks on the surface.
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How to prepare Snow Mushroom Salad with carrot and banana flower
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Prepare the banana flower
After purchasing, wash the banana flower thoroughly, slice it thinly, and soak it in diluted saltwater to remove the sap and bitterness.
Tip: To prevent the banana flower from turning brown, you can add a little lemon juice to the water while soaking. -
Prepare snow fungus and other ingredients
When buying snow fungus, rinse it with clean water and soak it in water for about 5 – 6 minutes to allow it to expand. Once the fungus has fully expanded, drain the water.
Next, use scissors to cut the fungus into small pieces about 2 finger joints in size. Then boil the fungus in hot water for 3 minutes and use a strainer to remove it and let it rest.
You should cut the carrot into small strands about 1 finger long and finely chop the green onions.
Wash the lettuce and herbs, then use a knife to chop them into bite-sized pieces (about 2 finger joints).
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Mixing snow fungus seasoning
Place a pan on the stove, add 20ml of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add chopped green onions and stir well.
Then add 1 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce, 2 teaspoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning powder, then stir well to combine the seasonings and turn off the heat to cool.
When the seasonings are completely mixed and cooled, add 100gr of pre-prepared snow fungus and mix well to absorb the seasoning.
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Prepare the salad dressing
You mix the salad dressing with a ratio of 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Add 1 chopped chili and then mix well to combine the flavors.
Once the salad dressing is ready, add banana flower, shredded carrot, fresh herbs, and snow fungus into a bowl, then drizzle the dressing over and mix well for all the ingredients to absorb the flavors.
After the salad has absorbed the flavors, use chopsticks to serve the salad on a plate and decorate to make the dish more attractive.
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Final product
The snow fungus salad with banana flower has a slightly bitter taste from the banana flower, the refreshing flavor of the fresh herbs combined with a bit of sour and spicy from the salad dressing. The snow fungus is chewy, soft, not mushy, and absorbs all the flavors well.
Sprinkle a little roasted sesame or some peanuts on top, and it’s ready to enjoy. You can serve the salad with white rice or as an appetizer in family gatherings. Your family will surely love this dish.
3. Snow Mushroom Salad with Bitter Melon
Preparation
20 minutes
Processing
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Snow Mushroom Salad with Bitter Melon For 2 people
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon Vinegar 1 tablespoon Snow mushroom 25 gr Bitter melon 1 fruit Soy sauce 3 tablespoons Seasoning a little (salt; sugar; vegetarian seasoning) Fried vegetarian spare ribs 50 gr Celery leaves 10 gr Red chili 1 fruit Grilled rice paper 1 piece
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Ingredients
How to choose good bitter melon
- Choose bitter melons with a smooth outer skin and fewer bumps, as they will be less bitter. In contrast, if the bitter melon has many bumps, it will be more bitter.
- Select bitter melons with a large end to avoid bitterness when mixing in the salad, which will taste better.
- Choose bitter melons that are light green, looking fresh and delicious, as they will have a mild bitterness, crisp flesh, and more nutrition than those that are yellow or light red.
How to prepare Vegetarian Snow Mushroom Salad with Bitter Melon
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Prepare snow mushrooms and bitter melon
Wash the bitter melon thoroughly, then let it drain and use a knife to slice it thinly so that the slices mix well in the salad.
Soak the snow mushrooms in water for 30 minutes until they expand evenly. After soaking, blanch the mushrooms in boiling water briefly, then remove them to let them drain.
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Mix sweet and sour
Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of sugar, half a tablespoon of lemon juice, and half a tablespoon of vinegar into a bowl, and mix well with 1/4 cup of filtered water.
Put the prepared mushrooms and bitter melon into a bowl, drizzle the vinegar mixture over them, mix well, and let sit for about 10 minutes for the flavors to absorb.
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Make the salad dressing
You place a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of water, then cook on low heat for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
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Mix the salad
You add the mushrooms and the bitter melon that have been soaked in vinegar into a bowl, followed by the crispy fried vegetarian ribs, water celery, and a little sliced red chili. Finally, drizzle the dressing over and mix well to allow the ingredients to absorb the seasoning, then serve on a plate to finish.
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Finished Product
Snow fungus has a crunchy texture that absorbs the seasoning, blended with a hint of bitterness from bitter melon, creating a very light and healthy dish.
Eating it with crispy grilled rice paper will make it even more appealing. Let’s make this dish for the family to change up the flavors!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Snow Fungus
- For dried snow fungus, you should choose those that are clear white, firm, without any breaks, and no signs of white mold.
- For fresh snow fungus, choose those that are uniformly white, have a natural aroma, and are not bruised. Avoid those that are wrinkled and have dark tips.
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Fresh and delicious carrots are those that have a moderate shape, tapering towards the tail, with a smooth skin, and feel firm when held.
- Choose carrots that have a bright, deep orange color, with fresh green leaves tightly attached to the body of the carrot.
- Avoid selecting large carrots that have thick leaves and stems at the base and shoulders, as these are older carrots that will have more fibers and fewer nutrients.
- Do not choose carrots with wilted or bruised stems, soft bodies, slimy texture, or dark spots.
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So you have 3 ways to make snow mushroom salad that are appealing and very simple to add to your family’s menu. Let’s head to the kitchen and make this delicious and light dish to treat your family.
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