The ingredients for vegetarian dishes generally include grains, vegetables, mushrooms, algae, fruits, dried fruits, nuts, etc. They are nutritious, light in flavor, and loved by the public. Below, I will introduce 6 simple and easy-to-make vegetarian dishes.
Sesame Shrimp Salad with Mixed Vegetables
Sweet and Sour Mixed Vegetable Salad
Ingredients
1. Main ingredients: Carrot, cabbage, cucumber.
2. Seasonings: Apple cider vinegar, aromatic vinegar, light soy sauce, sweet osmanthus sauce.
Steps
1. Wash all the vegetables and shred them for later use;
2. Take one spoonful of sweet osmanthus sauce and pour in about 3 small spoonfuls of fruit vinegar;
3. Add half a spoonful of light soy sauce and one spoonful of aromatic vinegar, mix all the seasonings well;
4. Pour the mixed seasonings over the vegetables;
5. Mix the seasonings and vegetables together;
6. Let the mixed vegetables sit for a few minutes, then mix again to let the flavors absorb better.
Tip: A little light soy sauce can be added to enhance the umami flavor, but it can also be omitted. Do not choose soy sauces with strong flavors like seafood flavor, as they will overpower the natural taste of the vegetables.
Di San Xian (Three Freshes from the Ground)
Di San Xian (Three Freshes from the Ground)
"Di San Xian" is a very characteristic traditional home-style dish from Northeast China. It selects three fresh, seasonal ingredients from the fields: eggplant, potato, and green pepper. Its appeal lies not only in its rich flavor and natural, green ingredients but also in the comprehensive nutrition from multiple ingredients, turning three very common vegetables into an incredibly delicious dish.
Ingredients
1. Main ingredients: 100g eggplant, 1/2 red chili, 3 green chilies, 150g potato, 1 small piece of ginger, 5 cloves of garlic, appropriate amount of starch.
2. Seasonings: 500g cooking oil (actual consumption 30g), 1 teaspoon of fine salt, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of MSG.
Steps
1. Peel the potatoes, then wash the potatoes, eggplants, and chilies, and cut them into evenly sized chunks. Mix starch in a bowl with an appropriate amount of water to form a slurry;
2. Mince the ginger and chop the garlic into a paste;
3. Heat oil in a wok, fry the eggplant and potatoes until golden brown and cooked, then remove and drain the oil;
4. Leave a little oil in the wok, stir-fry the chilies and minced ginger, then add the eggplant, potatoes, and other seasonings. Before turning off the heat, add the garlic paste, drizzle in the starch slurry, thicken the sauce, and serve.
[Northeast Style] Spinach Salad with Peanuts
Spinach Salad with Peanuts
Ingredients
1. Ingredients: A handful of spinach, a handful of vermicelli, 50g peanuts, a small amount of wood ear mushrooms, a small amount of roasted sesame seeds.
2. Seasonings: Scallion, ginger, star anise, garlic cloves, salt, sugar, chicken essence, light soy sauce, aromatic vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil.
Steps
1. Boil peanuts in boiling water with some star anise, scallion, ginger, and salt until cooked, then set aside;
2. In a small bowl, mix salt, chicken essence, light soy sauce, aromatic vinegar, sugar, and minced garlic, and set aside;
3. In another pot, bring water to a boil, blanch the soaked wood ear mushrooms, then remove and cool. Blanch the vermicelli until cooked and set aside;
4. Finally, add the washed spinach and blanch for 1 minute, then remove and cool;
5. Put all ingredients in a large bowl, pour in the prepared sauce, add sesame oil and chili oil, and mix well. Sprinkle with some roasted sesame seeds before serving.
Celery with Lily Bulbs
Celery with Lily Bulbs
Ingredients
1. Ingredients: A stalk of celery, two lily bulbs.
2. Seasonings: A few goji berries, appropriate amount of olive oil, a pinch of salt.
Steps
1. Wash the celery and cut into sections. Peel the lily bulbs, separate the petals, remove the outer layer, and wash. Wash the goji berries and drain;
2. Heat a little olive oil in a wok over medium heat, add the celery and stir-fry over high heat for one minute;
3. Add the lily bulbs and goji berries and stir-fry until the lily bulbs become translucent. Add a little salt, stir to combine, and serve immediately.
Tip:
1. Do not stir-fry lily bulbs over high heat for a long time, as they will turn black;
2. Store leftover lily bulbs by wrapping them in paper and refrigerating, which will keep them for a long time;
3. The key to cooking this dish is "speed" to ensure the lily bulbs remain sweet and the celery stays crisp.
Oyster Mushroom and Bok Choy
Oyster Mushroom and Bok Choy
Oyster Mushroom and Bok Choy is a famous regional dish from Guangdong and Hunan, belonging to Cantonese and Hunan cuisine. It is fresh and delicious, can cut through greasiness, and has a meat-like texture.
Ingredients
80g oyster mushrooms, 10 bok choy stalks, appropriate amount of vegetable oil, sugar, MSG, starch, soy sauce.
Steps
1. Soak the oyster mushrooms in warm water, trim the stems, wash them repeatedly, and squeeze out the excess water;
2. Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry the mushrooms briefly, add soy sauce and sugar, cover and simmer until the flavors are absorbed;
3. Add MSG, thicken the sauce with starch, drizzle with a little oil, and serve over the stir-fried bok choy.
Stir-fried Okra
Stir-fried Okra
Ingredients
1. Ingredients: Okra.
2. Seasonings: Garlic, salt, chicken essence, sugar.
Steps
1. Peel the garlic, mince it finely;
2. Wash the okra (you can soak it in light salt water for 10 minutes after washing for extra cleanliness), remove the stems, and cut into 1 cm pieces. (Cut flat so the cross-section is star-shaped);
3. Add cooking oil to the wok, heat it, add the garlic and stir-fry briefly, then add the okra and stir-fry together. After about 1 minute, the okra's mucilage will be released, and it might stick to the wok. (The garlic must be stir-fried for a very short time, otherwise it will burn and turn yellow);
4. Add 1 tablespoon of water and continue stir-frying for about 2 more minutes, until the water has evaporated and the okra is cooked. Turn off the heat. (If you're unsure, you can taste it to check if it's cooked. Cooked okra should be soft yet crisp; if it's still hard, it's not fully cooked);
5. Sprinkle in sugar, salt, and chicken essence, mix well, and plate. Your delicious dish is ready to enjoy.
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