Vegetarian Soy Sauce Vermicelli with YUM YUM Fresh Vermicelli

1. Ingredients for cooking vegetarian soy sauce vermicelli

Servings for 2-3 people

• YUM YUM Fresh Vermicelli: 1 pack/300g
• Tofu: 2 pieces
• Cucumber: 2
• Lettuce/Aromatic herbs/Fish mint: a little
• Peanuts: 50g
• Chili: 2
• Soy sauce: 4-5 tablespoons
• Cooking oil: 100ml
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• Sugar: 3 teaspoons

2. Cooking instructions

Step 1: Prepare ingredients

1. Vegetables, remove yellow leaves and soak in salt water for about 10 minutes. Take it out, rinse with water, cut into small pieces.
2. Wash the cucumbers, peel them, and cut them into strips.
3. Remove the stems from the chili peppers, wash them thoroughly, and chop them finely.
4. Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.

Step 2: Cook the Fresh Vermicelli

1. Soak the fresh vermicelli in water for 4-6 minutes before boiling (while waiting for the water to boil)
2. Boil in boiling water for about 5-7 minutes (the water level must completely submerge the fresh vermicelli in the pot)
3. Rinse again with cold water 2-3 times
4. Then drain it

• Maybe you don’t know: With just 300g-350g of dry bun, you can cook about 1 kg of fresh vermicelli, enough for 2-3 people.

Step 3: Roast the Peanuts

1. Put the peanuts in a pan and roast them with a little salt for 10 minutes.
2. Turn off the heat and let it cool down, then remove the peanut shells.
3. Crush the peanuts into halves, but don’t crush them too finely.

Step 4: Fry tofu

1. Fry the tofu for about 3-5 minutes over medium heat.
2. Once one side of the tofu is golden brown, flip it over and continue frying for another 5 minutes.
3. Depending on your desired level of crispiness, you can fry the tofu for an additional few minutes.

Step 5: Make the soy sauce dipping sauce

1. Add 8 tablespoons of soy sauce to a bowl.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and season to taste.
3. Add minced chili peppers and garlic to the soy sauce bowl.
4. Stir well

Step 6: Complete the dish

1. Arrange the fresh vermicelli, fried tofu, and accompanying vegetables in the order they are listed, and sprinkle crushed peanuts on top. Drizzle with soy sauce and enjoy.

The culmination of this effort is

A simple vegetarian soy sauce vermicelli dish made with crispy fried tofu, perfect for vegetarians or those lazy cooking days. The golden tofu boasts a delightful crunch, while the soy sauce delivers a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and salty notes. The accompanying vegetables provide a refreshing touch, effectively combating any feelings of satiety.