Tamarind Curry

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....

July 5, 2024

Kung Pao Cauliflower

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....

March 7, 2024

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

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

Jackfruit and Gravy Chips

I know, sounds a bit cursed right? Hold off your judgement until you’ve tried it! From BOSH.  Ingredients 800g jackgruit in water (2 cans) 3 tbsp oil 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp sugar 2 tsp oregano 2 tsp sage 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp thyme Gravy granules 2 servings of oven chips  Method Toss jackfruit onto a baking tray and coat in seasonings and oil....

October 5, 2022

Amok Style Curry

The Amok is a Cambodian curry, which is steamed with fish and served in banana leaves on special occasions. Since this version is not steamed, I’ve stuck with calling it ‘Amok style’, since it isn’t true Amok this way; still super tasty though!  Ingredients Paste 6 garlic cloves 40g shallots 25-30g lemongrass 30g ginger 2 tsp turmeric 4 makrut lime leaves 1.5 tsp sugar 2 tsp salt 1 large chilli 3 - 4 tbsp lime juice (or 2 limes) Curry 1 onion 1 aubergine 200g oyster mushrooms, torn 400g coconut milk Salt to taste Pepper to taste (Kampot if you have any!...

September 9, 2022

Tacos

Who doesn’t love a good taco?  Ingredients 2 onions 7-8 garlic cloves 1 can chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato puree 4 tbsp sriracha 1 tbsp golden/maple syrup 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp cumin 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp oregano 1 tsp salt 1 tsp chilli powder 6 small tortillas 2 cans of jackfruit Vegan cheese  Method Fry half of your garlic and one of the onions until soft....

May 5, 2022

Enchiladas

It took me a tragically long time to discover the awesomeness of enchiladas, but these were certainly worth the wait.  Ingredients 6-8 tortillas Vegan cheese Filling 2 red onions 4 garlic cloves 2 red peppers 2+ tsp sriracha 2 tsp cumin 1.5 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp black pepper Veg stock cube A can of kidney or black beans 300g vegan meat/chicken pieces 150 ml passata Sauce 350 ml passata 1 tbsp siracha 1 tsp garlic granules 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp salt  Method Fry your onion....

February 4, 2022

Chilli

I have tried and tested many a vegan chilli, and this has always remained the best. A great recipe for meat eaters who say they hate tofu ;)  Ingredients For Tofu 400g firm, pressed tofu 1.5 tbsp oil 4.5 tbsp soy sauce 2.25 tsp chilli powder 2.25 tsp garlic powder 1.5 tsp cumin 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper 3/4 tsp black pepper For Chilli Onion 4-6 garlic cloves Chillies/chilli flakes (optional) 1....

February 2, 2022