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

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

Peppercorn Gnocchi

There are people who like pepper, and then there are people who love pepper. This one’s for you.  Ingredients 400g gnocchi 1.5 tsp crushed peppercorns 4 tbsp white wine 1 stock cube 1/4 tsp garlic powder 4 tbsp water 1 cup (around 250ml) cream (see notes) Salt and pepper to taste  Method Fry your gnocchi until crispy (see notes). Remove gnocchi from pan and fry your peppercorns in your wine until the wine is gone....

January 5, 2023

Chilli Coriander Noodles

We love recipes that can be super tasty and done super quickly! This one doesn’t even involve chopping! Ingredients 2 servings of rice noodles 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp gochugaru 1-2 tbsp soy sauce (see notes) 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tsp noodle water 1/2 tbsp maple syrup 1/2 tbsp lime juice Fresh coriander  Method Boil and cook noodles. Heat up sesame oil. Add gochugaru for a minute....

December 3, 2022

Spring Onion Noodles

Can’t go wrong with soy sauce and oil! Ingredients 1 bunch of spring onions (4-7 large) 2 tbsp oil 2-3 tbsp soy sauce 2 servings of stir fry noodles  Method Heat oil. Fry your spring onions until they begin to brown. Add in noodles and soy sauce. Heat until noodles are done.  Additional notes This is a very malleable recipe; alter the oil and soy to your liking!...

December 2, 2022

Gochujang Pasta

One of my favourite, simplest ways of serving pasta.  Ingredients 200g spaghetti 1 small onion 1 tsp garlic powder 2 tbsp gochujang paste 1/2 cup pasta water 200ml vegan single cream 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp nutritional yeast  Method Boil pasta. Fry onion until soft. Add in gochujang, garlic and fry for another minute or two, Add remaining ingredients and season to taste. Mix with cooked spaghetti and serve (with vegan cheese if you wish)....

December 1, 2022

Harissa & Tomato Pasta

10 minutes, delicious, flavourful pasta; what more can you want?  Ingredients 145g approx. drained sun-dried tomatoes 4 tsp harissa paste 1.5 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp crushed chillies  Method Boil your pasta (up to 200g). Blend all of your ingredients. When the pasta is done, toss in your sauce, stir, and then serve!  Additional notes If you like sun-dried tomatoes, feel free to not fully blend up the sauce....

August 18, 2022

Simple Mushroom Risotto

This is the risotto that made my risotto-hating partner realise they like risotto. Ingredients Shallot 4 garlic cloves 100g mushrooms 1 or 2 veg stock cubes 1/2 cup risotto rice 2 cups water 2 tsp white wine vinegar 4 tbsp nutritional yeast Fresh parsley  Method Fry shallot and garlic. Toss in the mushrooms. Stir in the rice, vinegar and veg stock cubes, and add about 1/4 of your water....

August 17, 2022

Potato Salad

Quick, flavourful, creamy, tasty. Great for summer. Inspired by BOSH.  Ingredients 300g - 400g baby potatoes 1 large avocado 1 tbsp vegan mayo 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt 2 - 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp butter 1 - 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp plant milk Small red onion or 3 spring onions A few cherry or sundried tomatoes Chilli oil (optional)   Method Boil potatoes according to instructions Blend together ingredients (up to and including plant milk) Mix together!...

July 6, 2022

Bibimbap

Get ready to discover the wonders of Korean dishes (and gochujang).  Ingredients 3 tbsp gochujang paste 3 tbsp maple syrup 3 tbsp rice vinegar 3 tbsp sesame oil 225g firm tofu Cornflour Soy sauce 150g-200g mushrooms 100g spinach 2 servings of rice 1/3 cucumber (either grate or peel it all) Carrot (either grated or peel it all) Sesame seeds Spring onion  Method Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a jug to make your sauce....

February 7, 2022