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Vegetarian Chinese Feast: Mushroom Fried Rice & Spicy Cauliflower Noodles

A flavorful chinese lunch perfect for vegetarian eaters - made for visual appeal and culinary depth.

πŸ•’ (Prep, Cook, Total) Prep: 15 minutes, Cook: 10-15 minutes, Total: 25-30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6 servings
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Chinese

Allergens

Contains no common allergens unless specified.

Ingredients

  • Mushroom Fried Rice:
  • Jasmine rice, cooked
  • Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • Button mushrooms, sliced
  • Carrots, diced
  • Onion, finely chopped
  • Green onions, thinly sliced
  • Garlic, minced
  • Soy sauce
  • Vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper Spicy Cauliflower Noodles:
  • Noodles, cooked (egg or rice noodles)
  • Cauliflower florets, cut into small pieces
  • Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • Green onions, thinly sliced
  • Garlic, minced
  • Soy sauce
  • Chili oil
  • Rice vinegar
  • Cornstarch
  • Vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and carrots cook until softened. Stir in the mushrooms, cooking until tender. Combine cooked rice with the vegetable mixture, seasoning with soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring well, for 2 3 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in green onions. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, cook until fragrant. Stir in cauliflower, red bell pepper, and half of the green onions cook for 3 4 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water. Pour over the vegetables and toss to coat. Add cooked noodles to the pan and mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with remaining green onions.

Chef’s Insight

To enhance flavor and aroma, add a pinch of sesame oil to the fried rice just before serving.

Notes

The dish can be easily customized with different vegetables or noodle types.

Cultural or Historical Background

This vegetarian Chinese feast showcases the rich culinary traditions of China, where meat-free dishes are often more complex and intricate in their flavors.