Vegetarian San Choy Bau Recipe

Name: Vegetarian San Choy Bau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 dried dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in hot water 30 mins chopped; 1 iceberg lettuce, washed dried trimmed into cups; 750 g chopped vegetables; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1 teaspoon crushed garlic; 4 spring onions, finely chopped; 10 water chestnuts, chopped; Sauce; 2 tablespoons caster sugar; 2 tablespoons bean paste; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon cornflour; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

8 dried dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in hot water 30 mins chopped
1 iceberg lettuce, washed dried trimmed into cups
750 g chopped vegetables
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
4 spring onions, finely chopped
10 water chestnuts, chopped
Sauce
2 tablespoons caster sugar
2 tablespoons bean paste
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup water

1
Heat peanut oil in large wok.
2
Add garlic and vegetables, fry for a few minutes then add soy sauce.
3
Fry until cooked but still crunchy.
4
Add spring onions and cook for a few minutes.
5
Having whisked all the sauce ingredients together, make a well in the middle of the mixture and pour it inches.
6
Bring to the boil and stir, simmering for a few minutes until it thickens.
7
Sprinkle with pinenuts and serve in the pan to keep warm.
8
Serve this with a plate of lettuce cups placing a few spoons of the mixture in the lettuce.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 dried dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in hot water 30 mins chopped, 1 iceberg lettuce, washed dried trimmed into cups, 750 g chopped vegetables, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian San Choy Bau falls under the Seafood 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 San Choy Bau

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Variations & substitutions

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