Preparation
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Mixed rice paper is a dish loved by many, but since you are vegetarian, you may hesitate to buy it from outside. Don’t worry, this article will guide you into the kitchen to make vegetarian mixed rice paper, guaranteed to be just as good as in the restaurant.
Ingredients for Vegetarian Mixed Rice Paper For 4 people
Rice paper 200 gr Green mango 200 gr Tofu 70 gr Fried tofu skin 10 gr Red onion 100 gr Roasted peanuts 50 gr Vietnamese coriander 10 gr Chili 2 pieces Satay 1 tablespoon Dried garlic salt 1 tablespoon Annatto oil 1 tablespoon
How to choose ingredients
How to choose rice paper:
- You should choose types of rice paper for spring rolls that are not flavored.
- You should buy rice paper that is a bit thick so that when mixed, it remains chewy; if it is too thin, it will break after mixing.
How to choose good mango:
- For crispy and fragrant shredded mango, you should choose fresh mangoes, just picked.
- Choose mangoes that are ripe but still green, as ripe mangoes will be sweet, which does not match the flavors above very well.
How to make Vegetarian Rice Paper Salad
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Prepare the ingredients
Cut the rice paper into small, easy-to-eat pieces; the shape of the paper can be according to your preference, such as square, long strips,…
Grate the mango into long strips.
Cut the tofu into thick strips, about the size of your pinky finger.
Roasted peanuts should be lightly crushed.
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Fry the shallots
Slice the shallots thinly, then fry them in about 150g of oil until golden and remove them.
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Processing tofu and fried tofu skin
You add about 1 – 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pan, wait for the oil to heat, then gradually add the pieces of fried tofu skin and fry until golden and crispy.
After that, take out the fried tofu skin and then add the tofu to fry until golden brown as well.
Next, fry 50g of sliced onions in 1 tablespoon of annatto oil. Once the onions are golden, add 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 – 2 tablespoons of chili powder along with the fried tofu and stir well before turning off the heat.
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Mixing the rice paper
Take a small bowl and add the pre-prepared ingredients: Rice paper, mango, fried tofu, fried tofu skin, and fried shallots.
Then cut the Vietnamese coriander but be careful not to chop it too finely, and add it to the bowl along with 1 tablespoon of satay, roasted peanuts, and 1 tablespoon of dried garlic salt.
Finally, mix everything well and serve on a plate to enjoy.
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Final Product
Vegetarian mixed rice paper after completion has the chewy texture of rice paper, with a sour taste from mango, a spicy kick from chili and satay, enhanced by the fragrant aroma of fried onions, it’s really appetizing, isn’t it?
Tips for successful execution:
- You can replace the tofu skin with vegetarian spare ribs or vegetarian beef.
- If you want to eat soft rice paper, eat it after mixing for 5 minutes; if you prefer chewy and crispy, eat it after mixing for 2 minutes.
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Hope the above article helps you make a delicious vegetarian rice paper salad without having to go out to buy it, wishing you success.
*Refer to the images and recipe from the YouTube channel Bà Mẹ Quê.
