DETAILSServes 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutesINGREDIENTSFor the tofu1 block of firm or extra firm tofu, pressed 2 tbsp arrowroot 1⁄2 tsp chilli powder (optional) For the sweet and sour sauce 50ml soy sauce 25ml rice wine vinegar 50ml pineapple juice 1 tbsp apricot jam 2 tsp maple or date syrup 1⁄2 ...
I love a classic sweet and sour sauce. This is my staple recipe and it’s very versatile. You can add whatever ingredients you like – try sweetcorn, mushrooms, courgettes or tofu – but here I have opted for the sweet and fruity meatiness of jackfruit, seitan, fresh pineapple, crunchy peppers and water chestnuts. This is ...
This is inspired by the beef ram-don in the Korean movie Parasite. I wanted to make a vegan version using chunky smoked tofu, mushrooms and long-stem broccoli. The result is a moreish, umami-rich, addictively spicy noodle dish. To make the dish speedier, I place the aromatics (garlic, ginger, shallots and chilli) in a food processor ...
The people of the Hunan region in China are known for their love of sweet and spicy combinations. This easy dish is inspired by these strong flavour profiles. Save time by buying ready-to-eat vermicelli rice noodles. This recipe calls for aquafaba: this is the beige liquid found in tinned chickpeas. It acts as a thickening ...
This is a delicious, easy chow mein (which means ‘stirred noodle’). The five spice, ginger and mushrooms work so well together. The delicate buckwheat noodles just need warming through and a gentle toss at the end. The trick is to not overcook them (just follow the packet instructions), and then rinse them well in cold ...