Vegetarian Manchow Soup Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Manchow Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons French beans (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons carrots (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons onions (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons baby corn (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons cabbage (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons red capsicums (finely chopped); 2 sprigs spring onions (for garnishing); 3 teaspoons cornflour; 1/2 cup water; salt; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ajinomoto (optional); 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato sauce; 1 pinch orange red food coloring (optional); 1/2 teaspoon oil; 2 cups water; Chinese chili chutney paste CCC (use 1/2 teaspoon); 20 -25 dried red chilies; 1 head garlic; 1 small onion; tamarind pulp, from 1 small tamarind

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons French beans (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons carrots (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons onions (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons baby corn (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons cabbage (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons red capsicums (finely chopped)
2 sprigs spring onions (for garnishing)
3 teaspoons cornflour
1/2 cup water
salt
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon ajinomoto (optional)
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 pinch orange red food coloring (optional)
1/2 teaspoon oil
2 cups water
Chinese chili chutney paste CCC (use 1/2 teaspoon)
20 -25 dried red chilies
1 head garlic
1 small onion
tamarind pulp, from 1 small tamarind

1
In a bowl take 1/2 cup water, add 3 tsp cornflour, add vinegar, soy sauce, ajinomoto (if using), tomato sauce, salt, white pepper and orange red colour (if using). Keep aside.
2
Heat oil in a wok(pan) and saute all the vegetables( except spring onion) for a minute or two. Add CCC paste. When aroma arises, add 2 cups of water. When the water starts boiling, add the cornstarch slowly and stir continuously till it thickens. Garnish with spring onions.
3
CCC paste (makes about 1/2 cup):
4
Ingredients: 20-25 dried red chillies,1 pot garlic, 1 onion(small), tamarind-1 small marble size.
5
Method:
6
Soak dried red chillies in hot boiled water for 10 minutes.
7
Remove the chillies, mix the remaining ingredients and grind to a fine paste. (Can be refrigerated for use up to 15 days).
8
(Note: For the CCC paste, I do not soak the red chillies in boiled water and grind everything as is to save time).

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons French beans (finely chopped), 2 tablespoons carrots (finely chopped), 2 tablespoons onions (finely chopped), 2 tablespoons baby corn (finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Manchow Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Vegetarian Manchow Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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