Curried Chickpeas and Sweet Potato

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....

March 5, 2024

Pad Thai

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....

February 5, 2024

Miso Mushroom Sandwich

Umami, crispy, tasty. From Sophie’s Plant Kitchen on Instagram!  Ingredients Mushrooms 400g oyster mushrooms 1 tbsp white miso 1/2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp oil Sauce 100g soaked cashews 1 tbsp miso 2-3 tbsp lemon juice 1 garlic clove 3 tbsp n. yeast 2-3 tbsp water Salt Bread  Method Tear the mushrooms into strips and massage in the miso, soy, and oil. Roast for 15 mins at 220 degrees....

January 2, 2024

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

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

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