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Vietnam Authentic home cooking from Vietnam, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Vietnam as Cao lầu chay
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Vegetarian Cao Lau

Bếp của Quỳnh
Bếp của Quỳnh @cook_5456193

Cao Lau is a signature dish from Hoi An, Quang Nam. A bowl of Cao Lau usually has a few slices of char siu pork, a bit of broth, and a mix of fresh herbs for the full flavor: lettuce, herbs, Thai basil, cilantro, and bitter herbs. I've eaten it many times, but for the vegetarian version, I always make it at home. Cao Lau takes quite a bit of time to prepare, so I usually cook it on the 1st or 15th of each month.

Cao Lau is a signature dish from Hoi An, Quang Nam. A bowl of Cao Lau usually has a few slices of char siu pork, a bit of broth, and a mix of fresh herbs for the full flavor: lettuce, herbs, Thai basil, cilantro, and bitter herbs. I've eaten it many times, but for the vegetarian version, I always make it at home. Cao Lau takes quite a bit of time to prepare, so I usually cook it on the 1st or 15th of each month.

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Vegetarian Cao Lau

Bếp của Quỳnh
Bếp của Quỳnh @cook_5456193

Cao Lau is a signature dish from Hoi An, Quang Nam. A bowl of Cao Lau usually has a few slices of char siu pork, a bit of broth, and a mix of fresh herbs for the full flavor: lettuce, herbs, Thai basil, cilantro, and bitter herbs. I've eaten it many times, but for the vegetarian version, I always make it at home. Cao Lau takes quite a bit of time to prepare, so I usually cook it on the 1st or 15th of each month.

Cao Lau is a signature dish from Hoi An, Quang Nam. A bowl of Cao Lau usually has a few slices of char siu pork, a bit of broth, and a mix of fresh herbs for the full flavor: lettuce, herbs, Thai basil, cilantro, and bitter herbs. I've eaten it many times, but for the vegetarian version, I always make it at home. Cao Lau takes quite a bit of time to prepare, so I usually cook it on the 1st or 15th of each month.

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Ingredients

Serves 4 servings
  • 2.2 lbsfresh Cao Lau noodles (1 kg)
  • 3.5 ozdried wonton wrappers (100 grams)
  • 1 slicefirm tofu
  • 3.5 ozfresh yuba (tofu skin) (100 grams)
  • 3.5 ozfresh straw mushrooms (100 grams)
  • 3.5 ozoyster mushrooms (100 grams)
  • 1 stalkleek (white part only)
  • Fresh herbs: lettuce, mint, cilantro, Thai basil, bitter herbs
  • 7 ozmung bean sprouts (200 grams)
  • 1 packetfive-spice powder
  • Shallots
  • Chili pepper
  • Seasonings: soy sauce, vegetable oil, chili powder, vegetarian bouillon, black pepper, sugar, vinegar
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  1. 1

    Rinse the tofu, slice thinly, and fry until golden. Lightly fry the fresh yuba in oil as well.

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  2. 2

    Marinate the tofu and yuba with 1/3 packet of five-spice powder, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons vegetarian bouillon, 1 tablespoon black pepper, and some chopped leek. Mix well and let marinate for about 1 hour.

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    A picture of step 2 of Vegetarian Cao Lau.
  3. 3

    Heat a pan, add oil, and sauté the chopped leek. Add the marinated tofu and yuba, stir well, add a little water, reduce the heat, slice the vegetarian sausage and add it in. When everything is well absorbed, turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.

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    A picture of step 3 of Vegetarian Cao Lau.
  4. 4

    Add the oyster mushrooms and straw mushrooms to the same pan, stir-fry, add a little vegetarian bouillon, then pour in about 2 cups water (480 ml), add 2 tablespoons five-spice powder, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Bring to a boil, add chopped leek, then turn off the heat.

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    A picture of step 4 of Vegetarian Cao Lau.
  5. 5

    Fry the dried wonton wrappers until golden and crispy. About 4 hours before serving, soak sliced shallots and chili in a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and water (ratio 1:2:2) to serve with the Cao Lau, and prepare a small bowl of chili oil.

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    A picture of step 5 of Vegetarian Cao Lau.
    A picture of step 5 of Vegetarian Cao Lau.
  6. 6

    Rinse the mung bean sprouts and blanch them in boiling water. The fresh herbs to serve with Cao Lau should include lettuce, cilantro, mint, Thai basil, and bitter herbs.

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  7. 7

    Separate the Cao Lau noodles and steam for about 5 minutes.

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    A picture of step 7 of Vegetarian Cao Lau.
  8. 8

    To serve, place the Cao Lau noodles in a bowl, add the toppings, pour in the broth, add the crispy wonton wrappers, drizzle with a little soy sauce, mix well, and serve with pickled shallots and chili oil.

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Published in the US on August 04, 2025 14:01

Keywords

Chilies Lettuce Shallot Leek Yuba Mung Bean Sprout Mushroom Vege Cilantro Mint Pepper Oyster Mushroom Basil Noodle Soy Tofu

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