Discovered Delights: Stir-Fried Vietnamese Meals Recipe

Stir-frying is a popular cooking method worldwide, and Vietnam has adapted it to perfection with its unique blend of spices, herbs, and local ingredients. In this article, we'll explore two delicious stir-fried Vietnamese meals that you can easily replicate at home. Both dishes are packed with flavor and nutrition.

Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef (Bò Xào Sả)

• Ingredients:
  • 300g beef, thinly sliced
  • 2 lemongrass stalks
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 red chilies
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce (or fish sauce)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 300g rice noodles or vermicelli, cooked

Instructions for Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef:

1. Prepare all the ingredients. Cut beef into thin slices, and slice shallots, chillies. Finely chop garlic and lemongrass.
2. Marinate the beef: Mix sliced beef with minced garlic, chopped lemongrass, chilies, and fish sauce. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
3. Stir-fry: In a hot wok or pan, add oil over medium-high heat and pour in marinated beef. Stir the mixture quickly until all pieces turn brown. Add sliced shallots and cook another few minutes.
4. Serve the dish on a bed of cooked rice noodles and garnish with fresh herbs like mint, Thai basil, or cilantro if desired.

   Stir-Fried Tofu with Vegetables (Đường Đù Xào Rầu Cấy)

   • Ingredients:
     • 300g firm tofu, cubed
     • 1 red bell pepper
     • 250g bamboo shoots
     • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
     • 4 tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce
     • 1 tbsp lemongrass juice

   Instructions for Stir-Fried Tofu with Vegetables:

   1. Prepare the ingredients: Slice bell pepper, chop shallots, and cut bamboo shoots into strips.
   2. Marinate tofu cubes in lemongrass juice, fish sauce, and chopped shallot for about 30 minutes. Mix well.
   3. In a hot pan or wok over medium-high heat with oil, stir-fry the cubed tofu until slightly brown on all sides (about 1-2 mins). Remove and set aside in a bowl.
   4. Using the same pan/wok, add bell pepper slices and bamboo shoot strips. Stir fry for 4 minutes, then return the fried tofu cubes into this mixture and cook for extra 1 minute. Combine well with remaining shallots and garnish dish.

   These delicious stir-fried Vietnamese meals not only taste fantastic but are also low in calories and high in nutrients.

   Their bold flavors will surprise you, and the ingredients list is easy to manage. So whether you're a vegan or an omnivore looking for something interesting on your dinner table at night.