Delicious Vegan Sweet Potato and Straw Mushroom Salad Recipe

Vegan sweet potato and straw mushroom salad is a fantastic choice for those who love vegetarian cuisine. With its delicate flavor, the crispiness of sweet potatoes combined with the tender texture of straw mushrooms, this dish is not only appealing but also nutritious.

Ingredients Needed

To make vegan sweet potato and straw mushroom salad for 3-4 servings, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Sweet potatoes: 300 grams (choose either yellow or purple varieties)
• Fresh straw mushrooms: 200 grams
• Carrot: 1 small
• Roasted peanuts: 50 grams
• Vietnamese coriander: 1 bunch
• Fresh lemon: 1
• Chili pepper: 1
• Garlic: 3 cloves
• Seasonings: sugar, salt, vegan fish sauce, cooking oil

Ingredients for vegan sweet potato and straw mushroom salad

Steps to Follow

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

• Peel the sweet potatoes, wash them, and cut into small, bite-sized strips. Soak the sweet potatoes in a light salt solution for about 15 minutes to prevent discoloration.
• Remove the stems from the straw mushrooms, soak them in a light salt solution, then rinse thoroughly. Cut them in half or leave them whole depending on their size.
• Shred the carrot into thin strips. Pick the leaves of the Vietnamese coriander, rinse them, and cut into short sections.
• Mince the garlic and thinly slice the chili pepper.

Step 2: Boil the Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms

• Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the sweet potatoes, and boil for about 5-7 minutes until they are just tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to maintain their crispness.
• Use the same water to briefly blanch the straw mushrooms for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Salad Dressing

In a large bowl, mix the following dressing ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of vegan fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of water
• Minced garlic and sliced chili pepper

Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 4: Mix the Salad

• Add the sweet potatoes, straw mushrooms, and carrot to a large bowl.
• Gradually pour the dressing over the ingredients, and gently mix with your hands to ensure everything is well coated.
• Add the Vietnamese coriander and roasted peanuts, then mix again.

Finished vegan sweet potato and straw mushroom salad

Final Product and Enjoyment

The finished vegan sweet potato and straw mushroom salad is visually appealing with the orange of the carrot, the white of the mushrooms, and the yellow/purple of the sweet potatoes. The dish offers a harmonious sweet and sour taste, with the crispiness of the sweet potatoes and mushrooms, enhanced by the distinctive aroma of Vietnamese coriander and roasted peanuts.

You can enjoy this salad as an appetizer or serve it alongside white rice. To enhance the flavor, sprinkle some crispy fried shallots on top before serving.

Tips and Notes

1. When selecting sweet potatoes, choose firm ones with smooth skin and no blemishes or signs of rot.
2. Avoid overcooking the sweet potatoes to preserve their crispness in the salad.
3. Adjust the amount of sugar and lemon juice in the dressing to suit your family’s taste.
4. If fresh straw mushrooms are unavailable, substitute with shiitake mushrooms, but soak them until soft before cooking.
5. To make the salad more appealing, add other herbs like cilantro or Thai basil.

We hope that with these detailed instructions, you’ll confidently prepare this delicious vegan sweet potato and straw mushroom salad. Share your results and don’t forget to check out more tasty vegetarian recipes on our website!