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Duration25 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Prep Time5 mins
Servings2 servings

Ingredients

Spice paste
  • 25 g ginger (peeled)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 red chillies (seeds included)
  • 2 stalks lemongrass
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • Splash vegetable oil
Noodles
  • 1-2 onions finely diced (or use 4 shallots)
  • 130 g mushrooms (eg shitake or any of your choice)
  • 500 ml vegan stock
  • 200 g spinach
  • 400 ml tinned coconut milk
  • 200 g noodles (eg soba)
  • 100 g deep fried tofu puffs (halved )
  • Fresh coriander
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice (optional)
  • Sprinkling of crispy fried onions (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packet, drain and set aside.
  • Blend the spice paste in a high-speed blender or food processor. If you don't have one, a pestle and mortar will also work.
  • In a large saucepan or wok, fry the spice blend for a few minutes then add the onion and mushrooms.
  • Stir through and heat for a further few minutes.
  • Add the stock and coconut milk, bring to the boil and then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add the spinach, tofu and the noodles and simmer for a further minute.
  • Remove from the heat (do not drain — it’s supposed to be a slightly soupy dish) and serve with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime juice.