From those small grains of rice after going through the skillful, experienced hands of the people from the S-shaped land, many delicious dishes have been created. One of them that cannot be overlooked is the vegetarian green bean porridge! Let’s get into the kitchen to make that delicious porridge with TasteVN!
1. Vegetarian green bean porridge with mushrooms
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian green bean porridge with mushrooms For 4 people
White rice 30 gr Whole green beans 50 gr Snow mushrooms 50 gr Oyster mushrooms 200 gr Seaweed 1 sheet Green onions 2 stalks Vegetarian fish sauce 2 teaspoons Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Salt/ sugar a little
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh oyster mushrooms
- To make the dish appealing, you should choose mushrooms that have thick, firm stems and feel sturdy in your hand.
- In addition, good oyster mushrooms will have a natural color (white or gray), not too dark or too light.
- Fresh mushrooms are whole, not bruised or crumbled, and have a natural aroma without any foul smell.
See details: How to choose fresh oyster mushrooms
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Fresh carrots will have a deep orange color, bright, with green leaves tightly attached to the root.
- When you press the carrot with your hand, you will feel that the root is firm, not soft and mushy.
- When buying, you should choose those with a moderate size, elongated shape towards the tail, and a smooth skin.
- Do not choose carrots that have wilted or bruised tops, damaged roots, are slimy, or have brown spots.
How to choose fresh and delicious snow mushrooms
- Choose snow mushrooms with a natural aroma, intact. The mushroom cap is tightly attached to the stem.
- Do not choose mushrooms that are bruised, moldy, or broken, and mushrooms with unusual odors.
- It is best to buy mushrooms at reputable supermarkets or stores to ensure quality.
How to make vegetarian mung bean porridge with mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing, wash the oyster mushrooms and snow mushrooms, cut off the stems using a knife, soak them in rice water for about 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water and drain.
For oyster mushrooms, tear the large mushrooms into 2 or 3 pieces. Keep the small mushrooms intact.
How to clean oyster mushrooms quickly and effectively
- After purchasing oyster mushrooms, you can use a knife to remove the dirty part of the mushroom stem. Then, use your hands to tear or break the mushrooms into smaller, bite-sized pieces (for large mushrooms).
- To clean oyster mushrooms, soak them in diluted salt water for 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water, squeeze dry, and let drain.
- Alternatively, you can soak them in diluted lemon juice for about 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water, squeeze dry, and let drain.
Wash the rice clean, soak it in water for 30 minutes to let it soften. Soak the mung beans in water for 45 – 60 minutes, then rinse the beans clean and let them drain.
Tip: Soak the rice and mung beans before cooking to make these ingredients softer and to cook faster.Peel the carrot, wash it clean, then cut it into flower shapes and slice it into bite-sized pieces. Cut the seaweed into small squares about 3 – 5 cm in size. Clean the green onions and chop them finely.
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Cook the mung bean porridge
Place a pot on the stove, add about 1 – 2 liters of water and 1/3 teaspoon of salt, then bring to a boil.
Add the rice and mung beans into the pot, turn the heat to medium, and cook until the water boils again, then add the carrot.
Continue to cook the porridge at a gentle simmer until it starts to thicken, and the rice and mung beans are soft and well-cooked.
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Fry seaweed and stir-fry mushrooms
Put a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat it up, then add the seaweed and fry on medium heat until the seaweed leaves are crispy and fragrant, then remove and let drain.
Utilizing the oil remaining in the pan, add scallions and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add oyster mushrooms and snow mushrooms to the pan, stir-fry on medium heat for about 2 minutes until the mushrooms are just cooked. Then add 1 teaspoon of vegetarian fish sauce and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes for the mushrooms to absorb the seasoning.
Transfer the mushroom stir-fry liquid to a separate bowl.
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Completion
Add the mushroom stir-fry water into the porridge pot. Next, add 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of vegetarian fish sauce into the pot, then stir well and cook for about 2 more minutes until the seasonings dissolve completely, then turn off the heat.
Scoop the porridge into a bowl, arrange the stir-fried mushrooms and crispy seaweed on top, and garnish it nicely to complete.
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Final Product
So the hot green bean porridge with mushrooms is ready. The porridge is just right in thickness, with the creamy and fatty taste of green beans, combined with the chewy mushrooms and crispy fried seaweed, making this dish incredibly appealing. Get into the kitchen and make it right away!
2. Green bean porridge with squash
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Green bean porridge with squash Serves 4 people
Rice 80 gr Green beans 50 gr Dried tofu skin 100 gr (tofu leaves) Squash 1 piece (300gr) Straw mushrooms 200 gr Green onions 3 sprigs Cilantro 3 sprigs Bean sprouts 100 gr Vegetarian seasoning 1/2 tablespoon Rice washing water a little Cooking oil a little Common spices a little (Salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh squash
- When buying squash, pay attention to choose those with smooth green skin, not yellowing.
- Hold the squash, it should feel firm and sturdy, not soft.
- Choose long and slender fruits, not too large, not too small.
- If the stem is still green and the skin and stem are still oozing sap, it is fresh squash that you should buy.
How to choose fresh straw mushrooms
- When choosing straw mushrooms, observe and select those with dark color, intact, round shape, and still in bud form, choose mushrooms with a distinctive fragrance.
- Do not choose mushrooms that have caps and are fully opened. Do not select white mushrooms, those with a bad smell, and those that are bruised.
How to choose and buy tofu skin and where to buy tofu skin
- You can find tofu skin at supermarkets, vegetarian specialty food stores, reputable e-commerce sites,…
- When purchasing packaged products, you should carefully check the expiration date, the outer packaging is intact, not torn or discolored, and the product inside is not moldy, has no unusual bruises or leaking fluids.
- In addition, you can also try making tofu skin at home to ensure food safety.
How to make Vegetarian Mung Bean Porridge
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Cooking mung bean porridge
First, rinse the rice thoroughly and drain it, then put it in a pan and toast until golden and fragrant.
Wash the mung beans, then soak them in water for about 30 minutes to soften.
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 liters of water and bring to a boil, then add the toasted rice and mung beans into the pot. Turn the heat to medium and cook for about 25 – 30 minutes until the rice and mung beans are soft and fully cooked.
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Prepare the remaining ingredients
Clean the stems of the straw mushrooms, then soak the mushrooms in rice water for about 10 minutes, then rinse and drain. Use a knife to cut the mushrooms into 4 or 6 pieces depending on the size.
How to properly process straw mushrooms- Do not wash straw mushrooms too carefully, as this will make them easily absorb water and taste bad.
- Soak and rinse straw mushrooms in water mixed with a little starch or soak them in rice water; do not soak in saltwater, otherwise, the mushrooms will become spongy and taste bad.
See details: Simple and proper way to process straw mushrooms
Wash the gourd and then use a knife to cut it into round slices, then cut it into small strips about the size of a finger for easy eating.
Wash the tofu skin, cut it into small pieces, then fry it until golden and crispy.
Wash the scallions and coriander, then chop them finely. Soak the bean sprouts in salt for about 10 minutes, then rinse them clean with water.
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Complete the gourd porridge
When the porridge is cooked, add the straw mushrooms and gourd, and cook for about 2 – 3 minutes until the porridge boils again and the ingredients are just cooked. Then add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate to the pot and stir well to dissolve the seasonings.
Finally, add the chopped green onions to the pot, simmer for another minute, then turn off the heat.
Scoop the porridge into a bowl, add a bit of fried tofu skin, bean sprouts, cilantro, and a little ground pepper on top, then decorate it nicely to finish.
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Final Product
Vegetarian mung bean porridge cooked with pumpkin, when completed, has an attractive flavor and color. The creamy taste of mung beans combined with the characteristic sweetness of mushrooms and pumpkin makes the dish incredibly appealing.
This dish is perfect for enjoying on chilly days, gathering with family and loved ones is just wonderful.
3. Vegetarian Mung Bean Porridge with Pumpkin
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Processing
40 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Mung Bean Porridge with Pumpkin Serves 4
Sticky rice 100 gr Mung beans 250 gr Pumpkin 500 gr Salt/ sugar A little
How to choose fresh and delicious pumpkin
- Choose a pumpkin that feels firm, heavy, and solid without any bruises or soft spots, and the stem should not be soft.
- If the stem is still green, then it is a good fruit and can be stored for a long time without spoiling.
- Avoid purchasing pumpkins that have skin with scratches, deep bruises, signs of being soft, slimy, feel light in weight, and have an unusual smell.
How to cook Mung Bean and Pumpkin Porridge
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Prepare the ingredients
Rinse the rice with water about 2 – 3 times and then drain.
Wash the mung beans, then soak them in hot water for about 1 hour, then remove and drain.
Peel the pumpkin, wash it clean with water, then use a knife to cut it into small pieces.
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Cooking porridge
Add green beans, glutinous rice, pumpkin, and 1.5 – 2 liters of filtered water into the rice cooker, then add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot. Cover the lid and turn on the “COOK” mode, then proceed to cook until the porridge in the pot boils.
When the porridge starts to boil, add about 3 tablespoons of sugar and stir well with a spoon. Cover the lid and continue to cook until the porridge grains are soft and cooked through.
Tip: During the cooking process, every 5 – 10 minutes, you should stir the porridge once to help the rice grains and green beans cook and expand evenly, preventing the porridge at the bottom of the pot from burning.
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Finished product
Green bean and pumpkin porridge is a light vegetarian dish but full of nutrients. The porridge is smooth, with the nutty flavor of green beans combined with the sweet and fragrant taste of pumpkin. This simple dish is a great choice to start a new day for your whole family!
4. Green Bean Porridge with Perilla
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Preparation
1 hour 10 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Green Bean Porridge with Perilla Serves 4
White rice 1/4 cup (rice bowl type) Peeled green beans 50 gr Perilla leaves 50 gr Salt 1 teaspoon
How to choose fresh and delicious perilla leaves
- Fresh and delicious perilla leaves are those that have a bright green color, possibly with a light purple hue, and the leaves are large in size, not too small.
- Touching the perilla leaves should feel sturdy, not easily torn, with the tips still fresh green, not too wilted.
- It is advisable to avoid buying perilla leaves that are heavily infested with pests or have an unusually strong foul smell, as this may indicate that they were not grown naturally but were treated with excessive pesticides for growth.
How to prepare Green Bean Porridge with Vietnamese Shiso
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Prepare rice and green beans
First, rinse the plain rice 1 – 2 times with water to clean it, then transfer it to a bowl with 500ml of water and soak for about 30 minutes. Once the rice is soft, drain the water.
For the peeled green beans, transfer them to another bowl with 500ml of water and soak for 30 minutes. After that, drain the water and rinse again until clean.
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Cook the porridge
Once the ingredients are prepared, place a pot on the stove with 1 liter of water and all the soaked plain rice. Cook for about 30 minutes over medium heat.
Next, use a ladle to skim off the foam, and add the remaining 50g of prepared green beans and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir well and continue cooking for another 20 – 30 minutes.
Once the plain rice and green beans are soft, season to taste, then turn off the heat and ladle the porridge into bowls.
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Completion (cutting vegetables, sprinkling vegetables)
With perilla leaves, you remove the wilted, damaged leaves, then wash them clean and drain, using a knife to chop finely.
Finally, sprinkle a little of the chopped perilla leaves into the green bean porridge to complete it!
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Final product
Hot green bean porridge with each soft rice grain and the buttery green beans mixed with fresh perilla leaves is truly wonderful!
This attractive porridge dish will be great to enjoy on days when you want to change to a new flavor; surely everyone will love it!
Successful Cooking Tips
- To prevent the porridge from overflowing while enhancing the flavor of the pot, when the porridge starts to boil, you can add a tablespoon of cooking oil to the pot.
- During the cooking process, make sure to stir regularly and frequently skim off the foam to prevent the porridge from burning and to make the final product more visually appealing.
- You should not rinse the rice too thoroughly to avoid losing the nutrients in the rice.
- Even after turning off the heat, you should not cover the pot of porridge as the condensation from the lid will drip down and dilute the porridge, making it less tasty.
What are you waiting for? Start making 4 ways to cook vegetarian green bean porridge that are simple yet incredibly delicious! Wishing you success.
