6 Vegetable San Choy Bau Recipe

Name: 6 Vegetable San Choy Bau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams mixed mushrooms; 300 grams medium-firm tofu, rinsed and drained; 1 carrot, finely dived; 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 1/2 chilli pepper, finely diced; 1 medium zucchini, finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 1 cm ginger thumb, sliced in to matchsticks; 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 splash oil; 1 iceberg lettuce; 1 handful coriander, chopped

Servings: persons

500 grams mixed mushrooms
300 grams medium-firm tofu, rinsed and drained
1 carrot, finely dived
2 celery stalks, finely diced
1/2 chilli pepper, finely diced
1 medium zucchini, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1 cm ginger thumb, sliced in to matchsticks
3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 splash oil
1 iceberg lettuce
1 handful coriander, chopped

1
Remove lettuce core and run water between the leaves to help remove them.
2
Put mushrooms in to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Lay tofu on a clean towel to drain.
3
Heat a splash of oil in a wok or fry pan on medium to high heat.
4
Add garlic and ginger, saute for 20 seconds.
5
Add carrots and celery and saute, stirring, for 30 seconds.
6
Add mushrooms and zucchini and stir.
7
Add tamari and hoisin sauce and stir through. Add spring onions and chilli pepper.
8
Finally, turn the heat down and break tofu in to the vegetable mix by squeezing through your fingers. Stir to combine and mash larger chunks of tofu.
9
Take off the heat and stir in a handful of chopped coriander. Spoon mix in to individual lettuce cups and garnish with chilli and coriander.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams mixed mushrooms, 300 grams medium-firm tofu, rinsed and drained, 1 carrot, finely dived, 2 celery stalks, finely diced, and more.

Yes, 6 Vegetable San Choy Bau falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

6 Vegetable San Choy Bau

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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