Thai Drunk Noodles

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)....

November 12, 2023

Best Tofu Burrito Filling

Exactly what it says on the tin; it may throw you for a second, but stick with it and your won’t regret it!  Ingredients Tofu 400g firm tofu 2 tbsp soy sauce* 1 tbsp oil 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp cumin Sauce Onion 4 cloves garlic 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp sriracha 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 oxo stock cube 1/4 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tbsp cocoa powder  Method Shred your tofu and heat oven to 180 degrees....

November 7, 2023

Butter Bean Gratin

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....

November 5, 2023

Mediterranean Bowl

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....

October 5, 2023

Caramelised Aubergines

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....

August 27, 2023

Matar Tofu

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....

July 5, 2023

Baingan Bharta

Who doesn’t love aubergine (when it’s done right!)?  Ingredients 2 large aubergines 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 red onion 1/2 thumb of ginger 3 garlic cloves 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 oxo stock cube 3 tomatoes Pinch of fenugreek leaves Naan to serve Fresh coriander  Method Prick the aubergines and rub with oil....

March 3, 2023

Crispy Tacos

Hard to go wrong with a taco.  Ingredients 12 taco shells Cheese Spice Mix 1 crushed oxo stock cube 1 tbsp chilli powder 1 tbsp cumin 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika 1/2 tbsp garlic powder 1/2 tbsp oregano 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt Jackfruit Can of jackfruit 2 tbsp oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp spice mix Sauce Red onion Red pepper 4 salad tomatoes 3 tbsp tomato paste 50-100ml passata 2 tbsp spice mix 2 tbsp soy sauce One can black beans Guac One avocado 1-2 tbsp lime juice Salt and pepper 1/2-1 tsp chilli flakes 1/4 tsp garlic Fresh coriander  Method Drain and crush/shred your jackfruit....

February 25, 2023

Gochujang Tofu with Kimchi Fried Rice

Discovering gochujang sauce is something you won’t regret!  Ingredients 450g tofu Cornflour 1.5 tbsp gochujang 2 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp water 1.5 tbsp lime juice 3 (cooked) servings of rice 200g kimchi 4 spring onions Sesame seeds  Method Chop your tofu into blocks. Put into a tub with the cornflour, some salt and pepper and shake to coat....

February 5, 2023

Pesto Bean Stew

A classic from BBC Good Food, made vegan.  Ingredients 1 onion 1 red pepper 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp paprika 1 stock cube 3 tbsp vegan red pesto Can of chopped tomatoes Can of mixed beans Handful of fresh coriander Garlic bread (to serve)  Method Fry your onion and pepper with a pinch of falt until soft. Add in your garlic for another minute....

January 30, 2023