Sour pickled noodle stir-fry is a stir-fry dish that is delicious and rich in nutrients and vitamins from various vegetables. If you are “scratching your head” to prepare an unusual dish for the whole family, then let’s get cooking and try making this dish right away!
1. Sour pickled noodle stir-fry

Preparation
2 hours 30 minutes
Processing
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sour pickled noodle stir-fry For 2 servings
Dried rice noodles soaked until soft 350 gr Sour pickled mustard greens 200 gr (use the stems, not the leaves) Fried tofu 1 piece Dried shiitake mushrooms 100 gr Dried wood ear mushrooms 50 gr Carrot 50 gr Broccoli 150 gr Chopped leeks 2 tablespoons Chopped ginger 1 tablespoon Cilantro/basil a little Chili 1 piece Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Sesame oil a little Cooking oil a little Chili sauce 2 tablespoons Tomato sauce 2 tablespoons Pepper/sugar a little Vegetarian seasoning a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose delicious pickled mustard greens
- You should choose mustard greens that are yellow in color and have a characteristic aroma; do not buy pickled greens with a strange smell or floating scum.
- Especially, do not buy pickled mustard greens that have an unusual yellow color, as these are greens that have been chemically treated.
How to choose delicious dried shiitake mushrooms
- Choose mushrooms that are not broken and have a bright brown cap.
- Do not choose mushrooms that are moldy, have a strange smell, or have white mold spots.
How to choose delicious dried wood ear mushrooms
- Choose wood ear mushrooms with large, thick ears and a stem with few small mushrooms.
- Choose dried wood ear mushrooms that are dark amber in color, slightly shiny (for the top side of the mushroom) and coffee milk color (for the underside), avoid buying mushrooms that are too black.
How to choose fresh carrots
- Choose carrots that are straight, have smooth outer skin, bright color, and feel heavy and firm in hand.
- It is advisable to choose those with small cores, as the smaller the core, the sweeter the carrot.
- Do not choose those that still have leaves or have a large neck, as these are usually carrots with large cores that are not sweet.
- Do not buy misshapen or bruised carrots.
How to prepare Stir-fried Vermicelli with Pickled Vegetables
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Preparation of ingredients
Carrots should be washed thoroughly and cut into thin strips. The pickled mustard greens should be washed and cut into pieces about the size of a finger joint.
Bring a pot of water to a boil, then blanch the carrots and mustard greens briefly. When the vegetables are just cooked, remove them and place them in a bowl of ice water to keep them crispy and tasty.
Dried wood ear mushrooms and dried shiitake mushrooms should be soaked in water until they expand, then sliced thinly.
How to soak wood ear mushrooms correctly:
- Soak wood ear mushrooms in cold water for 2 – 3 hours for them to expand. If soaked for too long, it can produce toxins found in wood ear mushrooms.
- Absolutely do not soak wood ear mushrooms in hot water, as it will stimulate the production of toxins in the mushrooms.
- After soaking and expanding, wash the mushrooms thoroughly.
How to soak dried shiitake mushrooms correctly:
- Rinse the mushrooms briefly with clean water, then boil them in boiling water for about 3 – 5 minutes.
- After that, gently rub them with your hands to remove all dirt and squeeze out excess water from the mushrooms.
Rinse the pickled mustard greens with water to reduce the sourness, then cut into strips.
Fried tofu should be cut into strips. Wash and chop the scallions and basil into bite-sized pieces.
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Mixing the noodles
After soaking the dried noodles until they expand, take them out and put them in a bowl. Add 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper.
Let the noodles sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the seasoning.
Tip: Mix the seasoning into the noodles so that they absorb the flavors, making the dish tastier. -
Stir-frying the ingredients
Place a pan on the stove. Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add minced ginger and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the sour vegetables and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are cooked.
After the vegetables are cooked, add the shiitake mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms, stir well. Stir-fry the ingredients for about 3 minutes for even cooking.
Continue by adding the shredded fried tofu and stir-fry. Season with 1/2 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, stir well.
Then add the blanched vegetables and stir-fry. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes, then scoop the vegetables onto a plate.
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Stir-fried noodles
Use that same pan again, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
At this point, turn off the heat and add the noodles, stirring well. Stir the noodles for about 1 minute before turning the heat back on.
After turning the heat back on, add the cooked vegetables, and mix the noodles and vegetables together.
Then add the celery and basil, stir well, and turn off the heat.
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Final product
Stir-fried noodles with sour cabbage are delicious, packed with nutrients and vitamins, making it an extremely nutritious dish for the whole family’s dinner! This dish is perfect for relieving heaviness after greasy meals.
2. Stir-fried noodles with sour cabbage (Recipe shared by Tiktok Vegetarian Kitchen XANH)

Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Noodles with Pickled Mustard Greens (Recipe shared by Tiktok Vegetarian Kitchen XANH) Serves 2 people
Rice noodles 300 grams Pickled mustard greens 1 stalk Carrot 1 piece Mustard greens 100 grams Fried tofu 1 piece Black fungus 30 grams Shiitake mushrooms 50 grams Chopped scallions 20 grams Shredded ginger 10 grams Seasoning A little (soy sauce/ground pepper/sugar/vegetarian seasoning/chili sauce/tomato sauce/sesame oil/pink salt) Basil leaves 10 grams Celery leaves 10 grams
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How to Make Stir-fried Noodles with Pickled Mustard Greens (Recipe shared by Tiktok Vegetarian Kitchen XANH)
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Prepare the Ingredients
Remove the pickled mustard greens from the soaking water and squeeze out the excess. Then, chop the pickled mustard greens into small pieces about 1 – 2 finger lengths.
Peel the carrot, wash it clean, and then cut it into thin strands suitable for eating.
Discard any wilted leaves from the mustard greens, wash them clean, and then cut them into pieces about 1/2 a forearm long.
After buying the fried tofu, cut it into thin pieces suitable for eating.
Soak the black fungus in cold water for about 20 minutes to soften it, then slice it into small strands suitable for eating.
Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 10 – 15 minutes to soften them. After that, remove the mushrooms, squeeze out the water, and chop them finely.
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Boil the ingredients
You put a pot of water on the stove, wait for the water to boil, then add carrots and mustard greens to the pot, blanch briefly in boiling water, then drain.
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Fry the tofu
You put a pan on the stove, add oil to the pan, wait for the oil to heat up, then start adding tofu to fry until golden brown on all sides over low heat.
When you see the fried tofu is crispy and golden, you take the tofu out and place it on a plate lined with paper towels.
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Prepare the noodle dressing
Add sequentially 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, and 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil into a bowl.
Then, proceed to mix the mixture well.
Soak the dry rice noodles in water for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, when the noodles are soft, drain them in a colander.
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Mix the rice noodles
Soak the dry rice noodles in water for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, when the noodles are soft, drain them in a colander.
Add all the noodles into a large bowl, then drizzle the prepared dressing over and gently mix so that the noodles absorb the seasoning evenly.
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Sauté the ingredients
You place a pan on the stove, add a little cooking oil to the pan, wait for the oil to heat up, then add minced shallots and shredded ginger, stir continuously until the shallots turn golden brown and release a fragrant aroma, then add all the pickled mustard greens, wood ear mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms that have been prepared and stir-fry evenly.
You add 1/2 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of pink salt to the pan and stir well.
Next, add the carrots, bok choy, and fried tofu and stir-fry evenly.
Then, add the rice noodles mixed with sauce, and stir well to coat the noodles with the seasoning.
Finally, add a little basil leaves and cilantro, and the dish is complete.
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Final Product
Stir-fried noodles have the green color of vegetables, the bright red of carrots, and the yellow of tofu, standing out against the slightly pink-tinted noodles, making it very eye-catching. When enjoying, you will feel the soft and delicious noodle strands with a sweet and sour taste combined with the natural sweetness of vegetables, creating a delicious flavor.
Especially, this stir-fried dish tastes even better when paired with a little bit of spicy soy sauce, no doubt about it.
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Above is a guide to making stir-fried sour cabbage noodles that is very easy to make and contains enough nutrients for the whole family. TasteVN wishes you success and a delicious meal!
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