Ingredients

• Ingredients 1 red onion, sliced 1-3 chillies depending on your taste, sliced 1 small piece of ginger, grated 1-2 cloves of garlic, crushed Soy sauce 1 teaspoon of yeast extract (eg. Marmite) 1 x 400g block of firm tofu Salt & pepper Dried chillies (optional) 1 teaspoon of Chinese 5-spice 1-2 handfuls of shelled edamame 1 carrot, thinly sliced 1 pepper, sliced Handful of greens (cabbage, kale), sliced 1 spring onion, finely chopped 200g of dried soba noodles, or any noodle you like 1/2 teaspoon of maple or agave syrup Cooking oil

Preparation

• Method Wrap the tofu in a clean tea towel and press well to remove the excess moisture (this is much easier if it has been frozen and then defrosted first). Cut it into cubes and coat it with soy sauce, salt, pepper, and dried chillies then set aside Boil the edamame for 10 minutes or until soft enough to eat Boil the soba noodles according to the instructions on the packet Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil into a frying pan and shallow fry the tofu, turning regularly so all sides brown Meanwhile, add some more oil to a wok or large frying pan and add the onions and chillies (if you don’t have separate pans, then precook the tofu until crisp then set to one side) Once the onions and chillies have started to brown, add the garlic, ginger, and all spice, then the carrot, pepper, and greens. Also add a generous dash of soy sauce, the yeast extract, and maple syrup If required, add a couple of tablespoons of water to prevent the pan from drying out and burning the dish After the veg has started to soften, add the noodles, edamame, and tofu. Mix well and ensure that all items are heated Season to taste and garnish with spring onions Discover even more quick and easy vegan recipes!