Try this delicious Peranakan or Nyonya style chap chye made with a mixture of vegetables along with other flavorful ingredients all cooked in one pot or wok! Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions included
Mix all the seasonings ingredients in a bowl and set aside
For vegetarian version:
Soak the mushrooms in about 500 ml of hot water until soft and plump, about 30 minutes or longer. You can leave them whole or cut into slices. Soak the wood ear mushrooms in water until they double or triple in size, cut into slices
Soak the noodles in cold water until softened and discard the water
Preheat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add cooking oil. Stir fry mushrooms, fungi, beancurd sheets, napa cabbage, and seasonings. Stir to mix everything. Add the liquid and bring to a boil and cover with a lid and lower the heat to let it slowly braise for about 30-40 minutes
After that, uncover the lid and have a taste. Add more salt and/or sugar to suit your taste. Add the pre-soaked mungbean thread noodles and fat choi and stir to mix everything. Noodles and fat choi should be softened. Turn off the heat and transfer to a large serving platter and serve immediately
For non-vegetarian version:
Soak dried shrimp in warm water until it's softened if using. Then discard water and chop into fine pieces. Soak the bean curd sheets in water until softened and cut into bite-size pieces
Soak the noodles in cold water until softened and discard the water
Preheat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add cooking oil. Stir fry garlic for about 5-6 seconds, add the dried shrimp and continue to stir fry for another minute. Add the meat and stir fry until they turn color. Add the mushrooms, fungi, beancurd sheets, napa cabbage, and seasonings. Stir to mix everything. Add the liquid and bring to a boil and cover with a lid and lower the heat to let it slowly braise for about 30-40 minutes
After that, uncover the lid and have a taste. Add more salt and/or sugar to suit your taste. Add the pre-soaked mungbean thread noodles and fat choi and stir to mix everything. Noodles and fat choi should be softened.
Turn off the heat and transfer to a large serving platter and serve immediately