Delicious Vegan Coconut Braised Fermented Bean Paste Recipe

Coconut Braised Fermented Bean Paste is a simple yet incredibly appealing vegetarian dish, offering the rich flavor of coconut combined with the savory depth of fermented bean paste. Join “Sổ Tay Món Ăn” (Recipe Handbook) to discover how to make this delightful dish at home to enjoy with your family!

If you love other vegetarian braised dishes, don’t miss out on how to make braised tofu with shiitake mushrooms.

Ingredients for Coconut Braised Fermented Bean Paste

• Fermented Bean Paste: 200 gr
• Coconut Milk: 150 ml
• Garlic: 3 cloves
• Cilantro: A small bunch
• Chili: 1
• Cooking Oil: 2 tablespoons
• Seasoning: A small amount (sugar, salt, MSG)

Ingredients for Coconut Braised Fermented Bean Paste

How to Choose Good Fermented Bean Paste

• Choose fermented bean paste with a light yellow color, as it tends to have a mild salty and slightly sweet flavor, which is better than dark, intensely salty varieties.
• Select bean paste where the beans are soft but not mushy. Avoid old or expired products.

You can buy canned coconut milk at supermarkets or make your own at home to ensure quality.

How to Make Coconut Braised Fermented Bean Paste

Ingredient Preparation

• Peel 3 cloves of garlic and mince them finely.
• Wash the chili and slice it into small pieces.
• Remove the roots from the cilantro, wash thoroughly with water, and let it drain.

Prepared ingredients for the dish

Making Coconut Braised Fermented Bean Paste

• Place a pan on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Once the garlic is golden, add 200gr of fermented bean paste and stir-fry, mixing well with chopsticks.
• Next, add 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of MSG, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 150ml of coconut milk to the pan and continue to braise over medium heat. You can adjust the seasoning to your family’s taste.
• When the mixture in the pan comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, stir well, and continue to braise for another 5 minutes before turning off the heat.

Braising fermented bean paste with coconut milk in a pan

Serving Suggestion

• Garnish the dish with chili and cilantro. The perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavor of the fermented bean paste combined with the richness of the coconut milk will make your rice disappear in no time!

Close-up of the finished Coconut Braised Fermented Bean Paste dish, garnished with chili and cilantro

If you want to try other vegetarian braised dishes, check out Braised Silken Tofu with Straw Mushrooms.

Conclusion

Coconut Braised Fermented Bean Paste is a simple yet wonderfully flavorful and rich vegetarian dish. With this easy and quick recipe, you can effortlessly prepare this dish to add to your family’s daily menu. Give it a try and share your results with us!

If you enjoy other vegetarian braised dishes, explore more at Braised Vegetables with Giang Leaves.