Turmeric turmeric is very popular for its health benefits. Not only that, but turmeric can also be prepared into many vegetarian dishes, and other delicious savory dishes. So today, let’s cook with TasteVN to make vegan turmeric fried noodles for the Vu Lan season!
1. Vegan Turmeric Fried Noodles
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegan Turmeric Fried Noodles Serves 4
Fresh noodles 2 kg Fresh turmeric 500 gr Oyster mushrooms 700 gr Dried wood ear mushrooms 200 gr Fried tofu 3 pieces Vietnamese coriander a little Spring onion 2 stalks Water 250 ml Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Chili powder 2 teaspoons Vegetarian seasoning 3 tablespoons Common spices a little (MSG/ Pepper/ Sugar)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh turmeric
- Choose tubers that are medium-sized with thin skin, and the body should not be hollow. Press gently with your hand to feel the firmness of the turmeric.
- When selecting turmeric, lightly cut the surface of the turmeric with a knife, rub it gently on your hand or on a white piece of paper; if it shows a bright color, not blackened, and has a characteristic fragrant smell, it means the turmeric is freshly harvested and has less fiber.
- Avoid choosing turmeric that has sprouted because it is too old, has become fibrous, and lacks many nutrients. Additionally, you should discard any turmeric that is soft or mushy.
How to choose fresh oyster mushrooms
- There are two types of oyster mushrooms: white oyster mushrooms and brown oyster mushrooms. For stir-fried turmeric noodles, you should choose brown oyster mushrooms because they are firmer and crunchier than white oyster mushrooms.
- Choose oyster mushrooms that grow in clusters, with firm stems, large, round caps, and minimal tearing. They should have a characteristic fragrant smell.
- Avoid selecting oyster mushrooms that are blackened or have soft stems because they are usually old, and when eaten, they will be mushy and much less sweet.
How to choose delicious, quality wood ear mushrooms
- To choose delicious, crunchy wood ear mushrooms, you should select dried mushrooms that are large and thick. The upper side of the mushroom should be black, and the underside should be cream-colored.
- You should avoid choosing moldy mushrooms as they are usually mushrooms that have been stored for a long time; when cooked, they will not have a fragrant smell or a chewy, crunchy texture anymore.
- Particularly, be careful not to use fresh wood ear mushrooms as they contain toxins that can cause skin itching and swelling.
How to choose delicious, fatty tofu
- You should choose tofu that is 3 – 4 cm thick and has the characteristic off-white color of soy milk.
- Good tofu should feel firm and elastic in your hand, not hard, dry, or crumbling.
- You should avoid choosing tofu that is too yellow as these pieces usually contain a lot of gypsum.
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How to make Vegetarian Turmeric Fried Noodles
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Prepare Ingredients
Wash the turmeric briefly to remove some of the dirt stuck to the skin, peel off the outer layer with a knife, and then wash it thoroughly again. Next, blend the turmeric with 250ml of water until smooth, then transfer it to a plate.
Cut off the roots and any yellow leaves from the scallions, wash them clean, and chop them finely. Remove the yellow and old leaves from the Vietnamese coriander, wash it clean, and set it aside to drain.
Use a knife to cut off the stems of the oyster mushrooms, then wash them in salted water, tear them into bite-sized pieces, and gently squeeze to dry.
While preparing the oyster mushrooms, soak the dried cat mushrooms in water for about 10 minutes to soften, then cut off the stems, wash them clean, and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Cut the fried tofu into small slices.
Tip: You can buy un-fried tofu and fry it at home to ensure safety.
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Sauté turmeric
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pot until the oil is hot, then add the chopped shallots and sauté. Sauté until the shallots turn golden, then add the ground turmeric and stir evenly for about 2 minutes before adding the prepared abalone mushrooms, fried tofu, and processed cat mushrooms, stirring evenly over medium heat.
Add 3 tablespoons of vegetarian seasoning, 1 tablespoon of sweet powder, 1 tablespoon of pepper powder, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of sugar, stir evenly for about 5 minutes for the ingredients to absorb the seasoning.
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Make stir-fried turmeric noodles
Lower the heat and add the noodles, then mix thoroughly, adjusting the seasoning to taste. Finally, add some Vietnamese coriander on top to complete the vegetarian turmeric noodles dish.
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Final product
The vegetarian stir-fried turmeric noodles are quickly completed and look delicious and appealing, rivaling those from restaurants. The fragrant turmeric aroma combined with the rich taste of tofu and the chewy texture of the mushrooms is sure to be loved by everyone.
2. Vegetarian Turmeric Noodles (Recipe shared by Tiktok Vegetarian Kitchen XANH)
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Turmeric Noodles (Recipe shared by Tiktok Vegetarian Kitchen XANH) Serves 2
Fresh noodles 300 grams Oyster mushrooms 100 grams Chives 20 grams Fresh turmeric 2 tablespoons Seasoning a little (vegetarian fish sauce/soy sauce/vegetarian seasoning/sugar)
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How to cook Vegetarian Turmeric Noodles (Recipe shared by Tiktok Vegetarian Kitchen XANH)
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying, wash the turmeric, peel it, then slice half of it thinly and chop the other half finely.
Clean the oyster mushrooms of any dirt, cut off the stems, soak them in diluted salt water for about 20 minutes, then rinse with clean water, squeeze out excess water, and let them drain. After that, tear them into bite-sized pieces.
Cut off the tough ends of the chives, then cut the tender parts and tops into pieces about 2.5 finger lengths.
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Sauté the mushrooms
Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add 2 tablespoons of fresh turmeric and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add 1 tablespoon of vegan fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of vegan seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar into the pan.
Stir the seasonings until well combined, then add 100 grams of oyster mushrooms and sauté.
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Sauté the noodles
Stir constantly until the mushrooms are cooked, then add 300 grams of fresh noodles and chives into the pan over medium heat.
Quickly sauté the noodles until hot, you can adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat and plate the dish.
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Finished Product
Stir-fried vegetarian turmeric noodles are appealing with their bright yellow color and fragrant aroma. When enjoying, you will feel the soft, hot noodles blending with the sweet, chewy taste of mushrooms, making it very delicious.
You should add a little soy sauce with chili to enhance the flavor of the dish!
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Vegetarian turmeric stir-fried noodles is indeed very simple, isn’t it? I hope that with the recipe that TasteVN has shared above, it will help you successfully prepare this dish to enjoy with your parents during the Vu Lan season!
