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Stir-fried Lo Han Tsai with Fermented Red Bean Curd腐乳炒羅漢齋

A vibrant vegetarian stir-fry featuring an assortment of fresh and dried vegetables, infused with the rich, umami flavor of fermented red bean curd. This wholesome dish is fragrant, flavorful, and wonderfully satisfying.

  • 25 min
  • 2 servings
  • Level 2
  • Hong Kong
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
Stir-fried Lo Han Tsai with Fermented Red Bean Curd
01Ingredients
  • 100g dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and sliced
  • 50g dried wood ear mushrooms, rehydrated and sliced
  • 50g glass noodles, rehydrated and cut into segments
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large carrot, sliced thinly
  • 100g snow peas, trimmed
  • 100g bamboo shoots, sliced
  • 300g napa cabbage, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cubes (approx. 30g) red fermented bean curd (南乳)
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 150ml mushroom broth or water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
Nutrition (per serving)312kcal
  • Protein9.2g
  • Carbs38.5g
  • Fat12.1g

Fiber 7.8 gSodium 642 mg

02Steps
  1. Prepare all dried ingredients: rehydrate shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, and glass noodles according to package instructions. Slice mushrooms and wood ear; cut glass noodles into shorter segments.
  2. In a small bowl, mash red fermented bean curd with Shaoxing wine, sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
  3. Heat cooking oil in a large wok over high heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
  4. Add sliced carrots, shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, snow peas, and bamboo shoots. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add napa cabbage and the mashed fermented bean curd mixture. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until cabbage starts to wilt.
  6. Pour in mushroom broth (or water) and bring to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Add rehydrated glass noodles to the wok. Stir gently to incorporate.
  8. Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients. Serve hot.

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