Easy Crunchy Snow Fungus Salad (Veg)

Vegetarian snow fungus salad is a light, nutritious, and incredibly easy dish to make. With its harmonious sweet and sour flavor and the delightful crunchiness of the snow fungus, this dish is sure to please your whole family. Let’s discover how to make this wonderfully simple and crunchy vegetarian snow fungus salad right below!

Finished dish of vegetarian snow fungus salad

Ingredients Needed

To make vegetarian snow fungus salad for 2 servings, you will need the following ingredients:

• Snow fungus: 50 grams
• Cucumber: 1
• Carrots: 2
• Celery: 3 stalks
• Onion: 1
• Fresh limes: 2
• Garlic: 2 cloves
• Red chili peppers: 2
• Roasted peanuts: 50 grams
• Sugar: 6 teaspoons
• Salt: 4 teaspoons

Note: You can adjust the amount of seasoning according to your family’s taste.

Steps

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

Cut the carrots in half and shred them into thin, bite-sized strips. For the cucumber, remove the core and shred it thinly as well. Do the same for the onion.

Tip: To maintain crunchiness, don’t shred the vegetables too thinly. You can also soak the onion in ice-cold water to reduce its pungency.

Shredded carrots, cucumber, and onion being prepared

Step 2: Marinate the Vegetables

Add 2 teaspoons of salt and the juice of 1 lime to the bowl with the carrot, cucumber, and onion mixture. Use chopsticks or a spoon to mix well so the ingredients absorb the seasoning. After 15 minutes, drain the excess liquid, add 3 teaspoons of sugar, and mix well again.

Mixing shredded vegetables with lime juice, salt, and sugar

Step 3: Prepare Snow Fungus and Remaining Ingredients

Soak the snow fungus in clean water for about 10 minutes until it expands, then cut it into small pieces (about 2 finger segments long). Wash the celery thoroughly and cut it into similar lengths. Crush the roasted peanuts or leave them whole, depending on your preference.

alt: Preparing snow fungus and celery.

Step 4: Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, mix together 2 teaspoons of salt, 3 teaspoons of sugar, the juice of 1 lime, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, and 2 teaspoons of minced chili. Stir well until all ingredients are combined and the sugar/salt dissolves.

Mixing ingredients for the salad dressing in a small bowl

Step 5: Assemble the Salad

Place the marinated carrot, cucumber, and onion mixture into a large bowl. Add the prepared snow fungus and celery. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently with chopsticks or salad servers to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Tossing the snow fungus salad ingredients with dressing in a large bowl

Step 6: Final Product

The vegetarian snow fungus salad has a light sourness from the lime, a refreshing sweetness from the vegetables and sugar, with a hint of spice from the garlic and chili. You can sprinkle roasted peanuts on top for added flavor and texture. Serve with crispy crackers (like vegetarian prawn crackers or rice crackers) for an even more appealing meal.

The finished vegetarian snow fungus salad served in a bowl, ready to eat

Conclusion

With the crunchy vegetarian snow fungus salad recipe we’ve just shared, you can easily prepare a refreshing and nutritious dish for your family. It’s not only an ideal appetizer but also perfect for enjoying on hot summer days. Save this recipe and give it a try today!

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References:

• How to choose fresh and good quality snow fungus
• Recipe from Van Phi Thong YouTube Channel
• Bep chay XANH – TikTok