Stir-fried vegetarian vegetables is a stir-fried dish that is delicious and unique, helping to make vegetarian meals more diverse and appealing. Let’s cook this light dish with TasteVN for your family to enjoy.
1. Stir-fried Carrots and Broccoli
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Carrots and Broccoli For 4 people
Carrot 1 piece (about 100 gr) Broccoli 1/2 piece (about 160gr) Onion 1 piece Spring onion 2 stalks Dried shiitake mushrooms 10 gr Ginger 1 piece Garlic 3 cloves Soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1/2 tablespoon Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common spices a little (MSG/ seasoning powder/ salt/ sugar/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious broccoli
- You should choose broccoli that is of medium size, not too large or too small, and has bright colors.
- The surface of the broccoli should be thick, with not many gaps. For green broccoli, the darker the color, the tastier it will be.
- Good broccoli will have a fresh, firm stem that feels heavy when picked up.
- Avoid choosing broccoli that is wilted, turning yellow, or has a soft and mushy stem.
How to prepare Stir-fried Carrot and Broccoli
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak shiitake mushrooms in a bowl with hot water for about 15 minutes until softened. Rinse thoroughly with water, squeeze dry, then cut in half.
Peel the carrot, cut into pieces about the size of a finger, then shred. Peel the onion, cut in half, then slice thickly about 1/4 of a finger length.
Remove the outer skin of the broccoli stem, cut large florets in half. Rinse well, blanch in boiling water with a little salt for about 1 minute, then remove and let drain.
Cut the green onions to remove the roots and slice into pieces about 2 finger lengths. Peel the garlic and ginger, crush, and cut in half (note not to chop finely).
Tip: When making stir-fried vegetable dishes, crush the garlic to stir-fry for better aroma than finely chopping it.
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Stir-fried vegetables
Place a pan on the stove over high heat, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds before adding shredded carrots and shiitake mushrooms, stir-frying for about 2 minutes.
Next, add the broccoli and season with 1/2 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/3 tablespoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1/3 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1/2 tablespoon of pepper, stirring well for about 3 minutes.
After that, add the onion and stir-fry for another 2 minutes, then add chopped scallions and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then turn off the heat.
Finally, serve the stir-fried vegetables on a plate and enjoy with hot rice.
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Final product
The stir-fried vegetables are fragrant and have a really eye-catching color, right?
When you eat the crunchy and delicious pieces of carrot and broccoli, they are full of rich flavors. Even though this is a vegetarian dish, it is still very appetizing!
2. Stir-fried carrot and bitter melon
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried carrot and bitter melon Serves 2 people
Bitter melon 2 pieces White cabbage 1 piece Carrot 1 piece Tofu 3 pieces Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Green onions/ celery A little Cooking oil 5 tablespoons Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Vegetarian seasoning 1 tablespoon Common spices A little (sugar/ starch/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh bitter melon
- Choose bitter melons with small veins, do not select those with large veins.
- Prefer bitter melons with shiny skin, and when held, they should feel heavy.
- Avoid selecting bitter melons that are swollen and have a bright green color as they are likely to have been treated with pesticides.
How to choose fresh and delicious radish
- Fresh and delicious radish will have a long and slender appearance, moderate size, smooth skin, no bruises, and feel firm when held.
- Avoid choosing radishes with rotten tops but still have shiny skin, as these are radishes that have been injected with preservatives.
- Additionally, do not choose soft radishes as they are usually old and wilted.
How to choose delicious tofu, without gypsum
- Delicious tofu will have an off-white color, feel light when held, and have a smooth surface with a faint aroma of delicious soybeans.
- Avoid buying tofu pieces that are yellowish, feel heavy when held, and have a faint smell of lime, as these are tofu mixed with gypsum, which is not good for health.
- To ensure safety, you should buy tofu from reputable tofu production stores or you can try making tofu at home with simple steps guided by TasteVN.
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How to prepare Stir-fried Bitter Melon with Carrots
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the radish, wash it clean, and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Peel the carrot, wash it clean, and also cut it into small pieces. Wash the green onions and celery, and cut them into bite-sized sections.
Wash the bitter melon, cut it in half, use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and the white membrane inside, cut it into small pieces, and soak it in diluted salt water for 15 minutes to reduce the bitterness. Then remove and drain.
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Fry the tofu
Place a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil, and heat it. When the oil is hot, add the tofu and fry until both sides are golden brown.
Remove and let it drain, then cut it into square pieces.
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Stir-fried Vegetables
Heat another pan with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the bitter melon and stir-fry for 5 minutes until it is cooked. Continue by adding the carrot and stir-fry for another 5 minutes. Stir well.
Then add the radish, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, stir well, then add 1/2 cup of water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Next, add the golden fried tofu, cook for another 10 minutes, then sprinkle with green onions, cilantro, and ground pepper, stir well, and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The stir-fried vegetables have the natural sweetness of the various vegetables, a slight bitterness from the bitter melon, golden crispy tofu, all blending into a very delicious and light vegetarian dish.
You can serve the dish with soy sauce and hot rice.
3. Carrot Mushroom Vegetarian Stir-fry
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-Fried Vegetarian Carrots with Mushrooms Serves 4
Carrot 1 piece Oyster mushrooms 150 gr Baby corn 100 gr Cucumber 1 piece Green onion 2 stalks Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Vegetarian seasoning 2 teaspoons Salt/ monosodium glutamate a little
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh oyster mushrooms
- Choose mushrooms with thick and firm stems, as they will be more flavorful, sweet, and chewy than those with small stems when cooked.
- Fresh oyster mushrooms will have a bright white color and a light, characteristic mushroom aroma.
- Do not buy mushrooms that are leaking water, bruised, or turning yellow, with an unusual smell.
- You can substitute oyster mushrooms with other types of mushrooms you prefer.
See details: How to choose fresh and quality oyster mushrooms
How to choose fresh cucumbers
- It is best to choose straight, elongated cucumbers, about the size of 2 fingers, not too large.
- Fresh cucumbers will have a thin layer of powder on the skin, with bright green skin and intact stems.
- Do not buy cucumbers that are too large and feel light in hand, as they are old cucumbers, hollow, and less tasty.
- Avoid choosing bent cucumbers, those with worm holes, or wrinkled skin.
See details: How to choose fresh cucumbers that are not bitter
How to choose fresh and delicious young corn
- You should choose young corn that is not too large, about the size of a finger is the best.
- Choose when you see the corn still has a bright white-yellow color, intact without being broken or damaged.
- Do not buy young corn that has black spots on the cob or is wilted.
How to prepare Vegetarian Stir-fried Carrots and Mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the young corn, remove the silk. Trim the damaged leaves and roots from the green onions. Cut off the stems of the oyster mushrooms. Peel the carrots.
Then wash the mushrooms, carrots, cucumbers, young corn, and green onions thoroughly. Let the mushrooms drain, then you can tear them into small pieces or leave them whole depending on the size of the mushrooms.
Cut the carrots and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces, about the length of a finger. Cut the young corn in half; if it’s small, you can leave it whole. Chop the green onions.
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Make the vegetarian stir-fried vegetables
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pan, heat the oil then add the carrots and stir-fry over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the carrots are soft, then add the young corn and mushrooms and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Add about 4 tablespoons of water and cook until the young corn, carrots, and mushrooms are cooked, then add the cucumbers and season with 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 2 teaspoons of vegetarian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, stir-fry for another 3 minutes.
When you see the cucumbers are just cooked and the other vegetables have absorbed the flavor, you can taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then add the green onions and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The stir-fried vegetarian carrot and mushroom dish has bright, beautiful colors from the carrots, cucumbers, and baby corn, making it very eye-catching. The vegetables are cooked just right, still retaining their tenderness and natural sweetness, with seasonings that are just right. Combining this stir-fry with a savory dish gives you a delicious and quality meal.
How to choose fresh, quality carrots
- Choose carrots that have a deep orange color, smooth skin, and a small top.
- Good carrots will have fresh green leaves, feel firm when lightly squeezed, not bruised, and feel solid in hand.
- It’s best to select medium or small-sized carrots to ensure crispness and sweetness when cooked.
- Avoid choosing carrots that are too large as they are often old, lacking sweetness, and not tasty.
- Avoid selecting carrots with black spots, bruises, cracks, or green tops.
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Above is a detailed guide on 3 ways to make vegetarian stir-fried vegetables that are crispy, delicious, and extremely simple. TasteVN hopes that with these delicious dishes and simple preparation methods we suggest, you will find them helpful. Wishing you success in your cooking!
