Vietnamese Recipes
Discover traditional Vietnamese flavors with modern vegan convenience
Phở Bò
Vietnam’s iconic phở with fragrant broth, rice noodles, and tender vegan beef.
Ingredients:
- 200g Plantagusto Vegan Beef, thinly sliced
- 200g fresh rice noodles (bánh phở)
- 1.5L vegetable broth (beef-flavored)
- 2 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce (or vegan fish sauce)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Fresh herbs: cilantro, Thai basil, mint
- Bean sprouts
- Lime wedges
- Sliced chili
Instructions:
Heat vegetable broth with star anise, cinnamon, and cloves. Simmer gently for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
Add fish sauce and sugar to the broth. Strain spices and keep broth hot.
Cook rice noodles per package instructions. Drain and divide into bowls.
Add sliced onion and fresh herbs to bowls with noodles.
Place thinly sliced Plantagusto vegan beef on top of noodles. Since it’s pre-cooked, it only needs reheating.
Pour hot broth over beef and noodles. The heat will warm the beef in 30 seconds.
Serve immediately with bean sprouts, lime, chili, and herbs on the side.
Bún Bò Huế
Spicy and aromatic noodle soup from Huế, with thick rice noodles in a rich broth.
Ingredients:
- 200g Plantagusto Vegan Beef, sliced
- 200g thick rice noodles (bún)
- 1.5L vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp lemongrass, minced
- 2 tbsp vegan shrimp paste
- 3 tbsp chili oil
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Purple cabbage, shredded
- Bean sprouts
- Fresh herbs: cilantro, perilla
- Lime wedges
Instructions:
Heat vegetable broth, add lemongrass, vegan shrimp paste, and chili oil. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Season broth with fish sauce and sugar. Adjust spiciness to taste.
Cook rice noodles per package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Divide noodles into bowls, add shredded cabbage and bean sprouts.
Place sliced Plantagusto vegan beef on top of noodles. Since it’s pre-cooked, it only needs reheating.
Pour hot spicy broth over beef and noodles. Let sit for 30 seconds to warm the beef.
Garnish with herbs and serve with lime wedges.
Bò Kho
Hearty beef stew with warm spices, perfect with crusty bread or rice noodles.
Ingredients:
- 300g Plantagusto Vegan Beef, thickly sliced
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, quartered
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
- 3 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1L vegetable broth
- Fresh cilantro and green onions
- Vietnamese baguette or rice noodles
Instructions:
In a large pot, sauté onion until fragrant. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
Add lemongrass, star anise, and cinnamon. Sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
Pour in vegetable broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
Add carrots and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
Add Plantagusto vegan beef in the last 5 minutes. Since it’s pre-cooked, it only needs reheating and flavor infusion.
Remove spices and garnish with cilantro and green onions.
Serve hot with Vietnamese baguette for dipping or rice noodles.
Pan-Seared Beef
Perfectly seared vegan beef with caramelized flavor, served with fresh veggies and rice.
Ingredients:
- 250g Plantagusto Vegan Beef, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vegan oyster sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- Fresh lettuce
- Cucumber, sliced
- Tomato, wedged
- White rice
- Fresh herbs: cilantro, mint
Instructions:
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
Add garlic and onion, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add sliced Plantagusto vegan beef and sear for 1-2 minutes. Since it’s pre-cooked, it only needs caramelizing and reheating.
Add soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, black pepper, and sugar. Toss quickly to coat.
Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking.
Arrange lettuce, cucumber, and tomato on a plate.
Serve seared beef over veggies with white rice and herbs.
Bánh Mì
Vietnam’s famous sandwich with grilled vegan beef, fresh veggies, and traditional condiments in a crispy baguette.
Ingredients:
- 200g Plantagusto Vegan Beef, sliced
- 2 Vietnamese baguettes
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp vegan pâté
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- Pickled carrots and daikon
- Cucumber, sliced
- Fresh cilantro
- Sliced chili
- Maggi seasoning sauce
Instructions:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add sliced Plantagusto vegan beef and sear for 1-2 minutes with soy sauce. Since it’s pre-cooked, it only needs reheating and flavoring.
Slice baguette lengthwise, keeping a hinge. Toast lightly if desired.
Spread mayonnaise on one side and vegan pâté on the other.
Place seared vegan beef in the baguette.
Add pickled veggies, cucumber, cilantro, and chili.
Drizzle with Maggi seasoning and serve immediately.
