A great and tasty way to use up some tamarind paste. Ingredients 400g tofu 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds 1/3 tsp black peppercorns 1/8 tsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1/2 tsp chilli flakes 1 large tomatoes 1 tsp tamarind paste 2 tbsp ketchup 1/2 inch ginger 1 stock cube 1 small onion 4 cloves garlic 8 curry leaves 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 small cauliflower 1 small potato 1 can coconut milk Method Dry fry seeds until fragrant and then grind....
From Omnivore’s Cookbook, but a great intro to the dish :D Ingredients 1 cauliflower 1 tbsp oil 4 tbsp plain flour 4 tbsp cup soy milk 4 tbsp cornflour 1 tbsp oil 1 red pepper 4 spring onions 1 tsp sichuan pepper, crushed 1 inch ginger minced 4 cloves garlic Crispy chilli bits/oil (optional) Sticky rice (to serve) Sauce 6 tbsp rice vinegar 4 tbsp cup shaoxing wine 4 tbsp soy sauce 4 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp cornflour Method Chop cauliflower and place into large bowl....
Chickpeas are definitely underrated! Ingredients 4 tbsp oil 3 tbsp curry powder 1 large onion 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1.5 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp thyme 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp white pepper 2-3 medium potatoes 2 oxo cubes 2 400g can chickpeas 1 cup water 1/2 can coconut milk 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 2-4 large handfuls spinach 3-4 large sweet potatoes Method Fry sliced onion until soft....
I had never cooked with tamarind paste before this recipe but wish I did! Ingredients 200g rice noodles 200g firm tofu (torn into chunks) Cornflour Onion 4 cloves garlic 1 red pepper Handful of bean sprouts 3 spring onions 3 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp tamarind paste Method Coat tofu in cornflour and fry until crispy. Meanwhile fry onion until soft. Add in garlic and red pepper for 5 mins until soft....
A Tuscan dish that I wasn’t really sure what it’d turn out like: it turned out good! And easy. A great combo. Ingredients 400g vegan sausage (any) 250g baby potatoes 2 - 3 tbsp nurtitional yeast 0.5 tsp oregano 4 cloves garlic 1 - 2 shallots 2.5 - 3 cups water 2 beef stock cubes 2 bay leaves 3 - 5 large handfuls spinach 60g cashews + 1 cup water Method Soak your cashews in the water....
Simply delicious. Ingredients 1 red pepper Handful of baby sweetcorn Half a courgette 1 block of tofu (smoked is good!) 4-6 spring onions Chillies to taste 2 tbsp vegan fish sauce/veggie oyster sauce White pepper 1.5 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp hot water 3-4 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tbsp worcester sauce/vinegar 1/4 tsp MSG 200g dried noodles 3 cloves garlic Method Fry all your veg in some oil until soft (not garlic or spring onion)....
Sometimes you take a leap of faith into trying a recipe you’ve never heard of, with no idea of what it should be like… and I’m telling you you won’t regret doing it here! Ingredients 2 cans of butter beans Fresh coriander Roast Tomatoes 450g cherry tomatoes 3-4 garlic cloves Oil 2 tsp golden syrup 1 tsp salt Bechamel sauce 300g silken tofu 40g white miso 2 tbsp oil 2 tsp onion granules 1 garlic clove 1/2 ground cumin 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt Freshly ground black pepper Method Heat the oven to 220 degrees fan....
I don’t often roast veggies, but this converted me :p Ingredients 600g potatoes diced 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp onion granules Lemon zest Oil 1 tsp harissa 2 tsp golden syrup* 1 tsp cumin Can of chickpeas 1 broccoli head chopped 150g cherry tomatoes 1 cup soy yoghurt plain 1 cucumber 1/4 cup fresh dill 2 tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper Method Turn oven to 200 degrees....
Whilst in Vietnam we ate a lot of clay pot aubergines, and this recipe is a good recreation. For bonus points it is also nice and simple. Credits to golden tiffin for the original recipe. Ingredients 2 big or 3 smaller aubergines Oil for frying 4 tbsp soy sauce 4 tsp sugar 2 tsp paprika (preferably smoked) 1 tbsp sriracha 1 tsp pepper 8 spring onions Rice to serve Method Slice the aubergines into 2 cm thick slices, then fry/grill/bake until very soft and well browned....
A nice, delicately spiced curry. Ingredients 300g tofu Fresh coriander to serve Rice Puree Oil 2 cardamoms 3 garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 1 large onion 2 large tomatoes 12 soaked cashews 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup soy yoghurt Sauce Oil 1 inch cinnamon 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp turmeric 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp garam masala 3/4 tsp coriander 1 tsp sugar 1....