2 Simple Ways to Make Delicious Vegetarian Hanoi Grilled Pork Noodles

Prepare the ingredients

Half of the dried tofu skin, after soaking in water until soft, should be torn thin to form the ribs.

The remaining dried tofu skin should be soaked in water for 2 hours, then torn into small pieces and mashed to make the patties. The fresh tofu should be dried and mashed into a lump. The fresh tofu skin should be torn into small pieces.

Marinating the ribs

You add 2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce into a bowl, then add 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and pepper, and mix well.

Then, add the dry tofu skin that has been torn into pieces into the bowl and mix well to absorb the seasoning.

Frying the ribs

You place a pan on the stove and wait until the oil is hot, then add the marinated tofu to fry. Fry until both sides are evenly golden.

You do not need to fry the tofu until crispy.

Making pickles

You slice the carrots and chayote thinly, soak them in a mixture of water, sugar, and vinegar for about 15 minutes, then drain.

Mixing the filling

You add a little fish sauce, a little seasoning powder, and sugar, and one teaspoon of pepper into a bowl containing fresh tofu, fresh tofu leaves, and shredded dry tofu that has been mashed.

You use your hands to mash and mix this mixture until it becomes smooth and has a certain stickiness.

Shape the balls, fry the cha

You shape the mixed cha into evenly round flat balls.

Then, heat a pan and add cooking oil, wait for the oil to get hot before adding the shaped tofu balls to fry. Fry until the cha is evenly golden and crispy on both sides.

Prepare the dipping sauce

Add 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce into a bowl. Mix well until the sugar dissolves to make the dipping sauce.

Final Product

You pour the fish sauce into a small bowl, then cut half a piece of fried rib and half a piece of fried meatloaf into small pieces.

Finally, put a whole piece of fried meatloaf in, add a little sour pickled vegetables and chili. Arrange the noodles and vegetables on a plate and enjoy.

The vegetarian Hanoi grilled pork noodle dish brings a delicious and unique flavor, with the crispy meatloaf and a soft, sweet inside combined with the sweet and sour fish sauce and pickled vegetables that are very appetizing.

Marinate and Fry the Spare Ribs

50 gr of vegetarian spare ribs, tear into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare a marinating sauce consisting of: 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and 1 teaspoon of colored water, mix well.

Put the spare ribs into the marinade, stir well to absorb the seasoning, then heat oil in a pan and fry the spare ribs until golden brown on both sides, then remove.

Making vegetarian patties

You put 2 pieces of minced vegetarian ribs, 1 small piece of fresh tofu skin chopped, 1 piece of mashed tofu into a bowl, then add the seasoning which includes 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1/3 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of pepper, then mix the mixture well.

You should wear gloves and squeeze the mixture to bind the patties together, then shape them into bite-sized balls.

Next, you put the patties into a frying pan, set the heat to high, and fry until golden brown on both sides, then remove them.

Grilled oyster mushrooms

You put 100 gr of oyster mushrooms into a bowl, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian satay, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, and 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, mix well and let it marinate for about 15 minutes for the mushrooms to absorb the flavors.

Next, you place the mushrooms in the air fryer and grill at 180 degrees for 10 minutes to finish.

Making dipping sauce

You mix the dipping sauce in the ratio: 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, and you can add chili to taste according to your family’s preference.

Final product

Vegetarian grilled pork has crispy fried pork, soft filling, deliciously fragrant combined with richly flavored grilled mushrooms and crispy fried ribs, served with a very appetizing dipping sauce. Let’s make this dish with the family on the weekend!