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

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

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

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

Onion Soup

Our questionably French Onion soup recipe, inspired by BBC Good Food. We usually have it with some sort of bread or croutons, but some nice vegan cheese would work well too. Ingredients 1 kg brown onions 3 tbsp oil 1 tsp sugar 5 cloves of garlic 2 tbsp flour 300 ml wine, or wine stock pot 1.2 l of beef stock (we use 3 OXO Vegan Beef cubes) 1.5 tbsp yeast extract (e....

December 31, 2022

Butter Tofu Curry

This is a slow cooker tofu butter curry that is stupidly quick to prepare and also stupidly delicious and creamy. Ingredients 4 diced shallots 1 can coconut milk 170g tomato paste 3.5 tsp garam masala 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp curry powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional) 450g tofu (we like the smokey toofoo blocks) 3 tsp lime juice 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)   Method Turn on your slow cooker to medium and let it warm up....

June 20, 2022

Classic Hotpot

A simply, classic recipe to warm your bones.  Ingredients 6-8 chopped vegan sausages Onion 3-4 garlic cloves Stock cube 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tbsp worcester sauce 2+ tbsp sriracha 1 can chopped tomatoes 1 can baked beans Fresh parsley  Method Bake your sausages. Meanwhile, fry your onion. Add garlic when onion is soft. Add seasonings and fry for another 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and baked beans and simmer for 10 minutes....

February 6, 2022

Dan Dan Noodles

This recipe comes from BOSH, and when they said it was one of their most popular, I can understand why. This is, by far, my most asked for recipe! Quick, easy to make, hella tasty; what more do you want? Ingredients 4 tbsp (60 ml) water 2 tbsp tahini 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp sugar 200g ish of mushrooms 200-250g vegan mince (I like Linda’s) 4 garlic cloves Thumb of ginger 1 tsp chinese 5 spice 2 servings of stir fry noodles  Method Stir the first 7 ingredients together in a jug....

February 2, 2022