Spicy tofu & noodle coconut soup
Ingredients
- Ingredients
1 block of firm tofu
2 red chillies
2 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of grated ginger
1 large carrot
Handful of tenderstem broccoli
Handful of green beans
Handful of baby corn
2 tablespoons of vegan red curry paste
1 can of coconut milk
Handful of cashew nuts
300-450g of cooked noodles
Handful of coriander
Oil for cooking
Salt & pepper
Two pans – one frying pan for the tofu & one large pan for the soup
Preparation
- Preparation
Chop the chillies
Crush the garlic cloves
Peel and chop the carrots, julienne style
Wash the remaining veg
Unpackage & drain the tofu, cut into cubes
Method
In the large pan, heat a small amount of oil and add the chopped chillies, leaving back a few pieces for garnish if you so wish
After a minute or so, add the ginger and garlic
Mix well then add the chopped carrots
When the carrots have begun to soften, add the rest of the veg
Add the curry paste and mix well, ensuring everything is well covered
Add the coconut milk, fill the can with water and add  to the pan
Bring to the boil then leave to simmer
In the frying pan, heat some more oil then add the cubes of tofu
Turn the tofu occasionally, ensuring all sides cook evenly
Add the noodles to the soup and mix well
Once the tofu is almost cooked, add the cashew nuts to the pan
Add salt and pepper to the soup according to your personal taste
Serve the soup in a bowl, then add the tofu and cashew nuts on top
Garnish with fresh coriander & remaining chopped chillies