Lau Chay
Lau Chay is a Vietnamese vegetarian hot pot filled with an assortment of fresh vegetables, tofu, and mushrooms in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lime - 1, cut into wedges
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Green onions - 4, chopped
- Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Rice noodles - 8 ounces
- Bean sprouts - 1 cup
- Bok choy - 2 heads, sliced
- Napa cabbage - 1/2 head, sliced
- Carrots - 2, thinly sliced
- Mushrooms - 8 ounces, sliced
- Tofu - 1 block, sliced
- Vegetable broth - 6 cups
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the tofu, mushrooms, carrots, napa cabbage, bok choy, and bean sprouts to the pot.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions.
- Drain the noodles and divide them among serving bowls.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, season the broth with soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Ladle the hot broth and vegetables over the noodles in each bowl.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g