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Preparation
1 hour
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Vegetarian lemongrass chicken soup is an appealing vegetarian soup, delicious with extremely simple and easy steps to make. Let’s join TasteVN to the kitchen to cook this vegetarian dish right away!
Ingredients for Vegetarian Lemongrass Chicken Soup Serves 3 people
Vegetarian chicken thigh 250 gr Carrot 50 gr Pickled radish 50 gr Straw mushrooms 200 gr Lemongrass 4 stalks Ginger 1 piece Tofu 1 piece Chopped ginger 3 teaspoons Chopped lemongrass 2 tablespoons Vegetarian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons Vegetarian fish sauce 1 tablespoon Salt/ sugar a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose delicious straw mushrooms
- When buying straw mushrooms, you should choose those that are whole, not bruised, have the characteristic aroma of mushrooms, are round, and still have buds. Avoid choosing mushrooms with large caps that have opened and have a rotten smell.
- Black straw mushrooms usually have a richer taste and are more fragrant than white straw mushrooms.
How to choose delicious carrots
- You should choose carrots that are brightly colored, still firm, have smooth skin, are deep orange, with green tops and leaves, and are not bruised.
- Avoid choosing carrots that have spots or cracks, wilted tops, or green tips.
How to choose delicious white tofu
- You should choose tofu that is off-white in color, feels light and soft when held. If it feels heavy, firm, slightly hard, or is too square, you should skip it.
- Avoid choosing tofu that has a yellowish or yellow color. The yellower the tofu, the more gypsum it contains.
- If you have time, you can also make tofu at home!
Where to buy vegetarian chicken thighs and pickled radish
- You should buy vegetarian chicken thighs and pickled radish at reputable supermarkets and vegetarian food stores to avoid purchasing counterfeit or low-quality products.
- Additionally, you can make vegetarian chicken thighs and pickled radish at home to ensure safety and quality.
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How to prepare Vegetarian Chicken Soup with Lemongrass
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Prepare the ingredients
To reduce the saltiness of the pickled radish, soak the pickled radish in hot water for about 1 hour, then take it out and rinse it twice with cold water.
Cut off the ends of the straw mushrooms and soak them in diluted salt water for about 3 minutes, then take them out and rinse with clean water and let them drain.
For the carrot, peel, wash, and cut it into flower shapes. Next, wash the tofu and cut it into bite-sized square pieces, about 1/2 of a finger length. Smash the lemongrass.
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Fry the vegetarian chicken thighs
Heat a pan and then add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and the vegetarian chicken thighs, frying them on low heat until they turn golden brown, then remove them.
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Stir-fry the ingredients
Place a new pan of oil on the stove, then add minced lemongrass, the fried vegetarian chicken thighs, and straw mushrooms.
Then add 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce, stirring until the ingredients absorb the seasoning, then turn off the heat.
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Cooking the Soup
Pour 1.2 liters of filtered water or fresh coconut water into the pot, then add the stalks of lemongrass, pickled radish, ginger, and the carrot flowers that have been cut, and cook until the ingredients are tender for about 20 minutes on low heat.
Once the ingredients in the pot are tender, add the white tofu and the ingredients that were sautéed earlier, and wait until the soup boils again, then season the soup to taste. After that, wait for the soup to boil for another 8 minutes before turning off the heat and ladling it into a bowl.
Tip: To make the soup clearer, remember to skim off the foam while cooking!
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Final Product
The Vegetarian Lemongrass Chicken Soup when finished cooking will have the characteristic aroma of lemongrass combined with the warm spiciness of ginger, the sweet taste of mushrooms, and a bit of saltiness from the pickled radish.
This dish is very suitable when served hot, and it is also wonderful and attractive when paired with noodles and rice.
How to Store Lemongrass Chicken Soup
- If you don’t finish it in one day, you should put the soup into specialized food containers or use plastic wrap to cover the bowl of soup and then place it in the refrigerator refrigerator. When ready to eat, take it out and bring it to a boil to enjoy.
- It should be stored for a maximum of 2 days in the refrigerator; keeping it longer will spoil the dish and produce many toxins that are not good for health.
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So we have completed the super delicious and attractive lemongrass chicken soup. TasteVN wishes you success with this recipe!
*Refer to the images and recipe from the YouTube channel Bà Mẹ Quê
