Vegan Mekong Region Sesbania Salad Recipe

Vegan Mekong Region Sesbania Salad is a light, nutritious dish that captures the essence of home flavors. With its simple preparation and easy-to-find ingredients, this salad is not only delicious but also great for your health. Let’s dive into the detailed recipe with “Sổ Tay Món Ăn” to create this unique dish!

Preparing Ingredients

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

• Sesbania flowers: 300g
• Fried tofu: 2 pieces
• Carrot: 1
• Bean sprouts: 200g
• Fresh herbs: lettuce, basil, fish mint (a small amount of each)
• Chili: 1
• Garlic: 3 cloves
• Lime: 1
• Vegan fish sauce: 3 tablespoons
• Sugar: 2 teaspoons
• Cooking oil: 2 tablespoons

Ingredients for Vegan Sesbania Salad
Fresh ingredients enhance the appeal of the salad.

Selecting Fresh Ingredients

Choosing Sesbania Flowers

• Select flowers that are just starting to bloom, fresh and recently picked.
• Avoid fully bloomed or overly green flowers as they will be less crunchy and sweet.

Choosing Tofu

• Opt for tofu with a light yellow color, a smooth surface, and no cracks.
• If possible, choose organic tofu for food safety.

Steps to Prepare Vegan Sesbania Salad

Step 1: Preparing Ingredients

• Sesbania flowers: Remove stems, wash thoroughly, and let drain.
• Tofu: Cut into small strips or bite-sized squares.
• Carrot: Peel, then shred into thin strips.
• Bean sprouts: Wash and drain.
• Fresh herbs: Pick and wash, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Garlic and chili: Mince finely.

Step 2: Making Vegan Fish Sauce Dressing

• Mix 3 tablespoons of vegan fish sauce, 2 teaspoons of sugar, juice from 1 lime, and 1/2 cup of water.
• Add minced garlic and chili to the mixture, stir until the sugar dissolves.

Prepared Vegan Fish Sauce Dressing
Properly mixed vegan fish sauce adds a distinctive flavor to the salad.

Step 3: Mixing the Salad

• Combine sesbania flowers, carrot, bean sprouts, tofu, and fresh herbs in a large bowl.
• Gradually pour the prepared vegan fish sauce dressing into the bowl, gently tossing to ensure the ingredients are well-coated without being crushed.

Step 4: Presentation and Enjoyment

• Arrange the salad on a plate, garnish with additional chili slices or fresh herb leaves for an aesthetic touch.
• Serve Vegan Mekong Region Sesbania Salad with rice paper or white rice.

Finished Vegan Sesbania Salad
The vibrant colors and harmonious flavors of the Vegan Sesbania Salad.

Conclusion

Vegan Mekong Region Sesbania Salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it suitable for any family meal. With the detailed instructions provided above, you can easily prepare this dish at home. Give it a try and share your thoughts on this special salad!

Wishing you success and enjoyable meals with your family!

References:

• Original recipe from Điện máy XANH
• Ingredient selection guide from Vietnamese culinary experts