Vegetarian kho quẹt is a stew that is a familiar rustic dish served with rice, and it is also a “beer snack” with the blend of salty, sweet, and a bit of spicy flavors that will surely make you nibble endlessly. Let’s head to the kitchen to make this vegetarian dish right now!
1. Vegetarian kho quẹt with bread
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian kho quẹt with bread Serves 5 people
Sandwich bread 100 gr Chopped shallots 2 tablespoons Dried mushrooms 50 gr Chili peppers 2 pieces Green pepper 1 sprig Boiled vegetables of your choice 200 gr (for example: Cauliflower/ broccoli/ okra/ bitter melon/ carrot…) Cooking oil A little Vegetarian fish sauce 3 tablespoons Sugar 3 tablespoons Ground pepper A little
How to make vegetarian kho quet with bread
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Fry the bread
Cut 2 slices of sandwich bread into small square pieces.
Place a pan on the stove, add a little cooking oil and wait for the oil to heat (dip the tip of chopsticks into the oil and if you see small bubbles, the oil is hot), add the sandwich bread and fry until golden and crispy.
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Cook the kho quet
Place the clay pot on the stove, add a little cooking oil and wait for it to heat, then add chopped green onions and fry until fragrant and slightly golden.
Next, add 3 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 50g of shiitake mushrooms, 2 chili peppers, stir well, and simmer on low heat until thickened.
When the kho quet has thickened, add the fried bread and green pepper, turn off the heat, and serve with boiled vegetables for the family to enjoy!
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Final Product
Kho Quet has a rich flavor that is delicious for dipping with boiled vegetables, and paired with a bowl of hot rice, nothing can compare!
2. Kho Quet Vegetarian with Vegetarian Ribs

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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Kho Quet Vegetarian with Vegetarian Ribs Serves 4
Vegetarian ribs 2 pieces Chili 1 piece Minced shallots/ garlic A little Vegetarian fish sauce 5 tablespoons Vegetarian oyster sauce 2 teaspoons Common spices A little (seasoning/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper/ sugar) Cooking oil 5 tablespoons
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How to make vegetarian kho quet with vegetarian ribs
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak the vegetarian ribs in water for about 30 minutes to expand, rinse clean, squeeze out excess water, and then chop into small cubes.
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Mixing the dipping sauce
To mix the dipping sauce, add 5 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, 5 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 2 teaspoons of vegetarian oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 100ml of filtered water into a bowl, then stir to dissolve.
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Making vegetarian dipping sauce
Place a earthen pot on the stove, turn on medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and when the oil is hot, add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and onion to sauté until fragrant. Next, pour in the bowl of sauce, and cook for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, add the cut vegetarian ribs into the pot, simmer for another 5 minutes, season to taste according to your family’s preference, then turn off the heat.
Add ground pepper, chopped green onions, and sliced chilies on top to make the dish more fragrant and appetizing.
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Final Product
The vegetarian kho quẹt after completion is incredibly attractive with a glossy caramel brown color. When enjoyed, you will feel the salty flavor blended with a hint of sweetness and a slight spiciness, especially harmonious.
This kho dish is very suitable to enjoy with boiled vegetables or various types of raw vegetables.
3. Vegetarian kho quẹt with chicken thigh mushrooms

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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian kho quẹt with chicken thigh mushrooms Serves 3 people
Sandwich bread 100 grams Chicken thigh mushrooms 100 grams Leeks 1 teaspoon Green pepper a little Vegetarian fish sauce 1 cup Sugar 1 cup Water 1/2 cup Chili 3 pieces Boiled vegetables for serving (Carrot/broccoli/zucchini/okra 200 grams
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How to make vegetarian Kho quet with chicken thigh mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying the sandwich bread, cut it into small square pieces.
Cut off the stems of the chicken thigh mushrooms, soak them in diluted salt water for about 10 – 15 minutes, then rinse with water. After that, cut the chicken thigh mushrooms into small square pieces.
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Fry the bread
Heat oil in a pan over low heat. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the bread and fry until golden brown on both sides, then remove and drain.
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Make the kho quet
Place a pot on the gas stove, sauté the oil with 1 tablespoon of minced shallots and green pepper until fragrant.
Next, add the chicken thigh mushrooms and stir-fry until soft, then add 1 cup of vegetarian fish sauce, 1 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of water, and stir well.
Keep the heat low to simmer the sauce until it thickens, then add the fried sandwich and 3 chili peppers, and turn off the heat immediately!
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Final product
The vegetarian kho quẹt dish has a very appealing color, a moderate thickness, and a strong flavor. You can use it as a dipping sauce with fresh crunchy vegetables, along with a bowl of hot rice that is sure to stimulate your taste buds.
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With just a few simple steps, you have completed the incredibly attractive, flavorful, and extremely rice-catching dish of kho quẹt chay for those slightly chilly rainy days. Quickly save the recipe and show off your skills to let your family enjoy it!
*Source of the recipe and images shared from Facebook: Nguyễn Thanh Trúc and Bếp chay XANH!