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Bún Riêu | Vietnamese Crab Noodle Soup | Plated Palate

3 March 2021

Bún Riêu | Crab & Tomato Noodle Soup

There are a handful of dishes that I turn to time and again because I can make them in my sleep. The simplicity and familiarity of these dishes wrap me in a soothing blanket of comfort with every bite. When I’m low on creativity and motivation, I pull from my repertoire of these tried and true dishes. Bún riêu is among those dishes for me because I can whip it up in no time. Not only does it require minimal effort, it also has a satisfying combination of savory + slightly tart + umami flavors that hits the spot every time!

26 October 2020

Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce

Recipes / Savory / Vietnamese

Fried tofu stuffed with minced pork, woodear mushrooms and bean thread noodles bathed in a tomato sauce is a simple, yet satisfying weeknight meal.

Canh Cà Bung | Vietnamese Eggplant Tomato Soup | Plated Palate | Food Photography

23 August 2020

Canh Cà Bung | Eggplant & Tomato Soup

Recipes / Savory / Soup / Vietnamese

Canh cà bung is a North Vietnamese specialty. The soup is composed of eggplant, tomatoes, tofu and pork ribs seasoned with turmeric & garnished w/Vietnamese perilla. I usually eat it with either steamed rice or vermicelli rice noodles.

Vietnamese Vegetarian Eggrolls | Plated Palate

1 March 2018

Chả Giò Chay | Vegetarian Egg Rolls

Appetizer / Recipes / Savory / Vegan / Vegetarian / Vietnamese

Though meatless, these vegetarian egg rolls are far from bland, especially when served over a bed of vermicelli noodles and fresh Vietnamese aromatic herbs and dressed with a nước mắm sauce.

6 January 2018

Chả Hấp Chay | Steamed Tofu Pâté

Recipes / Savory / Vegan / Vegetarian / Vietnamese

Chả Hấp Chay (steamed tofu pâté) is a vegetarian take on the classic Vietnamese chả trứng hấp, which is a steamed egg meatloaf with ground pork. This meatless version is composed of tofu, onions, wood ear mushrooms, beanthread noodles, and fermented tofu, which imparts a satifying umami flavor. The steamed tofu dish is vegetarian and vegan friendly and best enjoyed with a side of steamed white rice and sautéed greens.

Vietnamese Tofu and Oyster Mushroom Stew Recipe | Plated Palate

18 December 2017

Tofu & King Oyster Mushroom Stew

Recipes / Savory / Vegan / Vegetarian / Vietnamese

Similar to bò kho in flavor (beef stew) but much quicker to make, fried tofu and king oyster mushrooms are simmered in a broth seasoned with lemongrass, chilis and a blend of spices. The king oyster mushrooms add a satisfying meaty texture, while the combination of chili peppers and spices gives a bold depth of flavor. The dish packs such a punch that you may even forget that you’re eating a vegetarian dish!

Lemongrass Turmeric Tofu Noodle Bowl | Vegetarian Vietnamese Recipe | Plated Palate

12 August 2017

Lemongrass Tofu Noodle Bowl & Weekend in Normandy

Recipes / Savory / Travel / Vegetarian / Vietnamese

Before lightly frying the tofu, the surface is dusted with turmeric and coated them with minced lemongrass and chili peppers. The fried tofu and vermicelli rice noodles sit on a bed of chopped lettuce and fresh aromatic herbs. The noodle bowl is dressed with a drizzle of a Vietnamese fish sauce mix before serving. This is an ideal summer dish that minimizes stove and prep time, yet doesn’t skimp on flavor.

28 May 2017

Tofu Bathed in Tomatoes

Recipes / Savory / Vegetarian / Vietnamese

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