Vegetarian Bird's Nest

Delight your taste buds with this stunning and flavorful Vegetarian Bird's Nest recipe, a creative twist on the classic Chinese-inspired dish. This show-stopping appetizer or light meal features crispy, golden potato "nests" cradling a vibrant medley of stir-fried vegetables and golden tofu cubes, all brought to life with the aromatic flavors of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Perfectly crunchy on the outside yet tender and savory within, these nests are as satisfying to eat as they are visually striking. Whether you're looking to impress at a dinner party or elevate your weeknight meals, this vegetarian masterpiece is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and ready in under an hour, it's a wholesome and delicious recipe you'll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large Potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 3 cups Vegetable oil
• 200 grams Firm tofu, drained
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 100 grams Green beans
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, fresh and grated
• 3 Spring onions
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Peel and grate the potatoes. Squeeze out any excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Mix well until fully incorporated.

Step 3

Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Step 4

Using a sieve, form the grated potato mixture into small nest shapes. Carefully lower the sieve into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

Step 5

Cut the tofu into small cubes. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides. Set aside.

Step 6

Slice the carrot, red bell pepper, and green beans into thin strips. Mince the garlic cloves and slice the spring onions.

Step 7

In the same frying pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Add the garlic, grated ginger, and spring onions. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 8

Add the sliced carrot, red bell pepper, and green beans to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the veggies are tender-crisp.

Step 9

Return the tofu to the pan. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and stir well to combine.

Step 10

To serve, place the fried potato nests on a serving platter. Fill each nest with the stir-fried vegetable-tofu mixture.

Step 11

Garnish with additional spring onion slices if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2129.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6629.7

Total Fat 659.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 409.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2640.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 196.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 59.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1766.7mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 5292.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.3%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 11.3%