When mentioning stir-fried shrimp paste with meat, you might immediately think of the distinctive aroma and assume that this dish can only be eaten salty. But no, it also has a vegetarian version vegetarian dish with a special recipe. Let’s explore these 2 ways to make vegetarian stir-fried shrimp paste with minced meat. Let’s get cooking!
1. Vegetarian stir-fried shrimp paste from minced vegetarian meat
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian stir-fried shrimp paste from minced vegetarian meat Serves 4 people
Minced vegetarian meat 100 gr Salted radish 30 gr Vegetarian shrimp paste 2 tablespoons Chili sauce 2 tablespoons Lemongrass 3 stalks Chili 4 pieces Red onion 2 bulbs Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Sugar/ seasoning powder a little
Suggestions for buying vegetarian fish sauce, minced vegetarian meat, and pickled radish
- You can buy vegetarian fish sauce, minced vegetarian meat, and pickled radish at a system of vegetarian food stores and reputable supermarkets.
- Additionally, you can also make vegetarian fish sauce and pickled radish at home using the recipes shared below.
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How to prepare Stir-fried vegetarian fish sauce with minced vegetarian meat
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak the minced vegetarian meat in water for about 10 minutes to soften it. Then, remove and let it drain.
Soak the pickled radish in water for about 30 minutes to reduce the salty taste. After that, remove, let it drain, and cut into small pieces.
Tip: To reduce the salty taste of the pickled radish, after buying it, soak it in rice washing water for about 30 minutes, then remove and let it drain before cooking.Peel the shallots and slice them thinly. Remove the wilted leaves from the lemongrass, wash it clean, and finely chop it. Wash the chili and cut it into small pieces.
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Mix the vegetarian shrimp paste
Add 2 tablespoons of vegetarian shrimp paste along with a little water into a small bowl until it is just covered, then stir well. Next, add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, then continue to stir until the ingredients are completely dissolved.
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Stir-fried fermented shrimp paste
Place a pan on the stove, turn the heat to medium, and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add shallots, half of the minced lemongrass, and half of the chopped chili to sauté until fragrant. Next, add the minced vegetarian meat and finely chopped pickled radish, then stir-fry evenly until the minced meat is firm.
Next, add the prepared vegetarian shrimp paste to stir-fry evenly over low heat until this shrimp paste dries up, then sprinkle the remaining minced lemongrass and chopped chili into the mixture and stir-fry together for another 5 minutes before turning off the heat and transferring everything to a plate.
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Final product
The dish of stir-fried fermented shrimp paste with vegetarian meat has a salty, sweet flavor and a bit of spiciness from the chili. Additionally, it has a very fragrant smell of lemongrass, the chewy taste of vegetarian minced meat, and the crispiness of pickled radish.
This dish is delicious when served with hot rice, boiled vegetables, or rice vermicelli. Give it a try!
2. Stir-fried shrimp paste with tofu
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried shrimp paste with tofu For 4 people
Silken tofu 500 gr Gluten 200 gr Lemongrass 5 stalks (minced) Whole bean sauce 1 cup Chili powder 1 teaspoon Chili 2 fruits (chopped) Annatto oil 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 12 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (Sugar/ seasoning powder/ salt)
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose good white tofu
- Choose pieces of tofu that are off-white in color; avoid pieces that have turned yellow as they may be old or contain a lot of gypsum.
- Choose smooth pieces that are not dry or hard, easy to crumble, feel light in hand, and have the fragrant and rich flavor typical of soybeans.
- Avoid pieces that have a faint lime smell, as they will taste bland, dry, and spongy when eaten.
How to choose delicious mì căn
- Choose mì căn bags that are still in intact packaging, not torn, to avoid crushed mì.
- Choose mì căn pieces in hollow tubular form, as they will be softer and chewier when cooked.
- To buy the highest quality mì căn, you should purchase from reputable stores, supermarkets, or large markets. Additionally, to ensure better food safety, you can also make mì căn at home using the recipe below!
Suggestions for buying soy sauce (soybean sauce)
- You can buy soy sauce at reputable large supermarkets. When buying, pay attention to the origin and expiration date to avoid purchasing low-quality soy sauce.
- Additionally, you can also make soy sauce at home using the recipe below.
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How to make Vegetarian Stir-fried Shrimp Paste with Tofu
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Grind the ingredients
Put 1 cup of fermented soybean paste and 300g of soft tofu into a blender, then blend until smooth and transfer everything to a bowl.
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Fry lemongrass, tofu, and seitan
Place a pan on the stove, add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the seitan and fry until golden and crispy. After that, remove it and let it drain, then cut into small pieces.
Place another pan on the stove, set the heat to medium, and add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add 4 tablespoons of lemongrass and sauté until fragrant and golden. After that, turn off the heat, add 1 teaspoon of chili powder to the pan, and mix well.
Place another pan on the stove, add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the tofu and fry until the tofu pieces are slightly golden before adding the lemongrass to stir-fry until the mixture in the pan is slightly charred.
Then, add the cut seitan and stir-fry for another 3 minutes.
Tip: Frying the tofu will create a texture that feels more like real meat when eaten.
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Stir-frying with fermented shrimp paste
After stir-frying the textured vegetable protein for 3 minutes, add the blended mixture of ingredients into the pan and stir-fry together for about 4 minutes, then add 1 tablespoon of annatto oil, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 3 teaspoons of seasoning powder, 4 teaspoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt, stirring continuously for 10 – 15 minutes.
Finally, adjust the seasoning to taste and add finely chopped chili to complete the dish.
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Final Product
The vegetarian stir-fried shrimp paste with tofu has a distinctive aroma of lemongrass. When eaten, you will feel the chewy texture of the wheat gluten, and the tofu has been lightly fried, with the seasoning of this shrimp paste dish being perfectly balanced.
This dish is best enjoyed with hot rice, and dipping it with a bit of boiled vegetables makes it even more delicious.
Above are 2 guides on how to make vegetarian stir-fried shrimp paste that is hard to resist. I hope that with the recipe shared above, you will easily make this vegetarian dish. Wishing you success!
