Savory Vegan Braised Salted Radish: A Family Meal Delight

Salted radish is a familiar ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine, especially when preparing vegetarian dishes. This vegan braised salted radish dish not only offers a delicious, rich flavor but also enriches family meals. Let’s explore how to make this dish to add variety to your daily meals.

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Ingredients

To make this vegan braised salted radish for 2 people, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Salted radish: 100g
• Chili powder: 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Scallions: 2 stalks
• Chili: 1 (fresh)
• Cooking oil: 1 teaspoon
• Common seasonings: sugar, MSG, pepper, salt (a small amount of each)

How to choose delicious salted radish

• You can choose to buy whole salted radishes or pre-cut salted radish strips.
• Delicious salted radish has a uniform, yellowish-brown color.
• When buying, press the salted radish with your hand; it should feel soft, slightly dry, and have a natural aroma.
• Do not buy salted radish that is black or unusually colored, has an unpleasant smell, or is moldy.
• You can easily find salted radish at large markets, food stores, or e-commerce websites. Prices range from 40,000 – 42,000 VND/1kg (price updated on 06/02/2021).
• If you have time, you can also make your own salted radish at home using the recipe below!

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How to prepare vegan braised salted radish

Prepare the salted radish

• Discard any yellow or withered salted radish pieces. Prepare a bowl with 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 cups of cold water.
• Place the salted radish into the bowl to soak, squeezing it for about 2 minutes to reduce its saltiness.
• Bring about 2 cups of water to a boil in a pot. Add the salted radish and blanch for about 1 minute. After blanching, remove the radish and transfer it to a bowl of cold water to prevent it from becoming mushy.

Preparing salted radish for vegan braised dish

Prepare other ingredients

• Remove the roots from the scallions, wash them thoroughly, and chop finely. Remove the stem from the chili, wash it, and mince it.

Preparing other ingredients for vegan braised salted radish

Braise the salted radish

• Place a pan on the stove, add 1 teaspoon of cooking oil, then add the chili and scallions to the pan and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until fragrant. Add the salted radish and mix well for about 3 minutes, until the radish firms up.
• Reduce the heat to low, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of MSG, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and braise evenly for another 3 minutes.
• Once the radish is cooked through and has absorbed the seasonings, taste and adjust to your preference, then turn off the heat and serve on a plate.

Delicious vegan braised salted radish

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Finished dish

And just like that, we’ve completed the delicious and flavorful vegan braised salted radish dish. The radish is crunchy, seasoned perfectly, making this dish as appetizing as any non-vegetarian option.

This dish will be even better when paired with white rice. So what are you waiting for? Let’s head to the kitchen and make this dish!

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Conclusion

Vegan braised salted radish is not only easy to make but also offers a delicious, rich flavor, enriching family meals. Try this recipe now and share your results with us. Don’t forget to explore many other appealing vegetarian dishes at ‘Sổ Tay Món Ăn’ (Sotaymonan.com) to diversify your daily menu.

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