Braised wheat gluten is a vegetarian dish that is easy to make with a light and appealing flavor. Today, let’s invite you to cook with TasteVN to make braised wheat gluten to change up your family’s vegetarian menu!
1. Braised vegetarian wheat gluten
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Vegetarian Wheat Gluten Serves 4
Wheat gluten 2 pieces Tomatoes 2 fruits Pineapple 1/2 fruit Coconut water 1 fruit Chili 2 fruits Shallots 2 bulbs Green onions a little Vegetarian seasoning a little Vegetarian fish sauce 1 tablespoon Salt/sugar a little
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose wheat gluten without borax, chewy and tasty
- To ensure that the wheat gluten is soft and chewy when eaten, you should choose the type that is tubular and hollow.
- The wheat gluten should be well-packaged, not slimy, white without green mold, with intact packaging and not torn,…
- Buy wheat gluten at a hygiene-certified food store, supermarket, or market to ensure food safety.
- In addition to buying ready-made wheat gluten, you can also explore many ways to make delicious wheat gluten at home following TasteVN’s instructions.
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- When choosing tomatoes, pay attention to the outer skin of the fruit, which should be bright red, even in color, firm, and not scratched or bruised.
- Fresh, naturally ripened tomatoes will have a light, pleasant aroma that is easy to detect, while tomatoes that have been forced to ripen will lack this fragrance.
- Choose tomatoes by checking the stem; if the stem is tightly attached to the fruit and still looks fresh, you can go ahead and buy it.
How to choose fresh and delicious pineapples
- Choose pineapples that have an attractive yellow color, sometimes with a few green spots, but very few; these are perfectly ripe fruits, with a distinct aroma and sweetness.
- Choose short, slightly bulging fruits, as the flesh will be thicker and more abundant than in longer fruits; observe the eyes of the pineapple and select those with larger eyes, as these indicate naturally ripe pineapples that won’t lose too much flesh when peeled.
- Smell the aroma; a ripe pineapple will have a strong, pleasant fragrance that is easy to detect.
How to make Braised Vegetarian Noodles
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Prepare the ingredients
To make the noodles soft, chewy, and delicious, soak the noodles in boiling water for about 5 minutes, then remove and let cool.
Shallots and chili should be washed clean and finely chopped. Green onions should be washed clean and cut into equal segments about 5cm long.
Pineapple is prepared by washing it thoroughly, then peeling and slicing it into small bite-sized pieces.
Tomatoes, after purchasing, should be washed clean and cut in half, then remove the stem. Next, slice them into small bite-sized pieces.
Tip: If you don’t have large tomatoes, you can use cherry tomatoes as a substitute.
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Marinate with spices
Marinate the noodles with 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, mix well and let it sit for 5 minutes for the noodles to absorb the spices evenly.
Tip: To make the noodles richer and tastier, you can cut them into small rings. -
Frying the vegetarian noodles
Place the pan on the stove, adjust to low heat and wait for the pan to heat up. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil; when the oil is hot, add the noodles to fry. Be sure to stir evenly and continuously to prevent the noodles from sticking to the pan and burning.
Fry until the vegetarian noodles are golden and beautiful, then remove and drain the oil.
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Sautéing pineapple
Add the pre-cut pineapple into the hot pan, stir-frying evenly until the pieces change to a clear yellow and release a fragrant aroma. Season with spices to taste depending on the acidity of the pineapple, then remove to a plate.
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Making the color sauce
Next, add 1 tablespoon of sugar to one corner of the pan, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely and turns into a beautiful brown color.
Add the minced shallots and chili to the other side of the pan, stirring well until the shallots are cooked and fragrant.
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Stir-frying mì căn with tomatoes
Add tomatoes to the pan, stir well until the tomatoes are soft and infused with flavor, then add the mì căn to stir-fry.
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Simmering the mì
Add the prepared coconut water to the pan, simmer on low heat until the broth boils, then add all the sautéed pineapple.
Season with vegan fish sauce and vegan seasoning to suit your family’s taste, add the chopped green onions, wait for the water to boil, then turn off the heat.
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Final product
Present the noodles on a large plate, adding a few chili peppers for a more eye-catching color.
The noodles are chewy and crispy, with tomatoes and fragrant stir-fried ingredients soaking up the flavors, still retaining their crunch. The broth is sweet and light, with a bit of spiciness from the chili, and it pairs perfectly with white rice!
2. Vegan braised mushroom noodles
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Vegan braised mushroom noodles Serves 2
Vegan noodles 200 grams Chicken leg mushrooms 200 grams Fresh coconut water 100 ml Green pepper 1 branch Spring onion 1 tablespoon Bird’s eye chili 2 pieces Green chili 3 pieces Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Vegetarian oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Vegetarian seasoning 1 tablespoon
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How to make Braised Vegan Gluten with Mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing the gluten, wash it thoroughly and then fry it briefly to create an appealing color. Next, cut the gluten into bite-sized pieces.
For the chicken leg mushrooms, remove the stem, then soak the mushrooms in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, rinse with clean water, drain, and cut into small pieces.
Wash the spring onions and chop them finely.
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Braised Gluten with Mushrooms
Place a clay pot on the stove and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped spring onions and sauté until fragrant.
Then, add the chicken leg mushrooms, gluten, green pepper, chili, and green chili into the pot. Season with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, and stir well.
After that, add 100 ml of fresh coconut water to the pot, simmer on low heat until the coconut water reduces by half, then add the spring onions and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The finished product of braised gluten with chicken thigh mushrooms has an eye-catching golden brown color and an appealing aroma. The gluten is soft and chewy, combined with the natural sweetness of the chicken thigh mushrooms blended with coconut water and rich spices.
This vegetarian dish goes very well with pandan leaf porridge and is sure to delight your family!
With just these simple steps, you have created a delicious and rich braised vegetarian gluten for the family’s vegetarian meal. Wish you success and have happy moments together at the family table!
*Feel free to check out more delicious vegetarian recipes on the Tiktok Green Vegetarian Kitchen!
