Bun Chay (Vegetarian Noodle Salad)
Bun Chay is a Vegetarian Noodle Salad made for every feast! Crispy spring rolls, pan seared tofu and herbs drizzled with an authentic dressing!
- Prep time
- 1 hr
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 115 g / 0.25 lb soy protein ((we get it from the Asian vegetarian shop))
- 450 g / 1 lb fried tofu ((from Asian supermarkets))
- 40 g / 0.09 lb lemongrass ((blitzed until fine))
- 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Maggi soy sauce ((or to taste))
- 1 tbsp annatto seed oil ((we get it from Asian supermarkets))
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp condensed milk ((or to taste))
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp vegetable stock powder
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- vegetarian shredded pork
- spring rolls
- vegetarian cured pork
- vegetarian sugarcane prawn
- roasted peanuts ((crushed))
- cucumber
- lettuce
- bean sprouts
- mint
- perilla
- Thai basil
- Vietnamese coriander
- pickled carrots and daikon
- 1 bag rice noodles ((thin))
Instructions
- 1
Slice the fried tofu into slices roughly 1/2cm (0.2") thick, then marinate both the tofu and soy protein in the lemongrass, vegetarian oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, condensed milk, oil, vegetable stock powder, curry powder, pepper and annatto seed oil for a minimum of 20 minutes.
- 2
Heat up a pan with 3 tbsp oil on medium heat and sear the marinated tofu for 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Transfer to a plate while you cook the other ingredients.
- 3
Add 3 tbsp oil to the pan on high heat and stir fry the marinated soy protein for 3 minutes or until heated.
- 4
If you're using additional toppings for your Bun Chay like we are, use a new pot or saucepan and fill it with oil to fry the Spring Rolls and Chạo Tôm.
- 5
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles for 10 minutes on high heat or until al dente. Drain and run under cool water and set it in a colander to drip dry.
- 6
Assemble your Bun Chay bowl by putting the noodles, herbs and toppings together, then drizzle with vegetarian Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nước Mắm)!Note: Vegetarian Nước Mắm can be made by replacing the fish sauce with a vegan or vegetarian version.