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⚠️ Untested Recipe: This recipe hasn’t been tested yet. Measurements and instructions may need adjustment. Rich Indian chickpea curry with aromatic spices, tomatoes, and fresh coriander. Perfect with fried tortilla bread and raita. Ingredients 2 tins chickpeas (400 g each) including aquafaba 2 yellow onions 2 tbsp fresh grated ginger (30 ml) 4 garlic cloves 0-2 fresh green chilies 2 bay leaves 1½ tsp whole cumin seeds 1 tbsp yellow curry powder (15 ml) 1 tbsp garam masala (15 ml) 1 tbsp chili powder (15 ml) 2-4 tbsp water (30-60 ml) for spice paste 1 tbsp sugar (15 ml) 1 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (15 ml) 1 tbsp vegetable stock concentrate (15 ml) 4 fresh tomatoes or 1 tin (400 g) whole tomatoes 1½ pots fresh coriander juice of 1 lime 50 ml fried onions (½ dl) rapeseed oil for frying salt to taste Instructions Start by peeling and chopping the onion, peeling and grating the garlic and ginger, rinsing and slicing any fresh chili. Rinse and chop the fresh tomatoes if using, or pour the whole canned tomatoes into a bowl and crush them with your hands if using canned. It also helps if you measure out all the dry spices and place them on a plate before you start cooking so you don’t have to deal with a bunch of jars while stirring the pot. Heat plenty of rapeseed oil in a heavy-bottomed pot, preferably a cast iron pot. Add the whole cumin seeds and bay leaves and let them fry for a little while as the oil heats up. If using ground cumin, don’t add it now as it can burn. When the whole spices have flavored the oil, add the yellow onion with a little salt and fry until it starts to brown on medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium and add all the dry spices, the fresh chili, and the grated ginger and garlic. Stir and dilute the spices with a little water, just enough to make a spice paste that you can fry. This prevents the spices, garlic and ginger from burning while you fry them and awaken their flavors. Let fry for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes, sugar, soy sauce and vegetable stock and stir. Bring to a boil and then cook on low-medium heat for about 30-45 minutes until the tomatoes have dissolved and all the flavors have come together. At this stage the sauce can advantageously cook as long as you have time. The longer the better, but then remember to dilute the sauce with a little water now and then so it doesn’t cook dry. When you’re satisfied with the sauce, pour in the chickpeas and all the aquafaba from the tins. Bring to a boil and then cook for about 10 more minutes to get a thick and creamy sauce. Taste with salt and chili powder and then stir in 1½ pots of fresh coriander and the fried onions and squeeze in juice from 1 lime. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Notes Serving suggestions: Serve with fried tortilla bread and raita. You can also have rice and salad if you like! ...

A hearty and flavorful chili with beans and mince. Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml) 1 medium onion (about 150 g), chopped about 500 g mince 2 celery stalks (about 100 g), sliced 2 carrots (about 150 g), sliced 2 garlic cloves, pressed 2 tbsp chili powder (NOTE: gochugaru is too strong) 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 large can crushed tomatoes (800 g) 250 ml vegetable stock (½ bouillon cube + 250 ml water) 1 small can tomato paste (140 g) 1 can kidney beans (400 g), drained and rinsed 1 can black beans (400 g), drained and rinsed 2 tbsp light soy sauce Instructions Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the mince and brown for a few minutes. Add celery, carrots, and garlic. Sauté for another 3–4 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir and let the spices toast for about 1 minute until aromatic. Pour in crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, and tomato paste. Stir well. Add kidney beans and black beans. Simmer on low heat for about 25–30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season with soy sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve with your choice of accompaniments, such as rice, tortilla chips, sour cream, or avocado. Source: Unknown ...

Spicy, sweet, sticky Korean-style tofu mince. Meaty texture with bold flavors, perfect over rice. Ingredients 1 block (300-400 g) firm tofu, crumbled 2 spring onions, chopped (plus extra for topping) 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cm piece fresh ginger, grated 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) (15 ml) 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) (15 ml) 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce (30 ml) 1 tbsp brown sugar (15 ml) ½ tbsp rice vinegar (7.5 ml) ½ tbsp sesame oil (7.5 ml) 2-3 tbsp water (30-45 ml) oil for baking sesame seeds for topping rice to serve Instructions Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Add crumbled tofu to a baking tray and drizzle with oil. Bake for about 20 minutes until crisp, checking and stirring periodically until you reach your desired crispness. You could also do this in an air fryer. Meanwhile, mix the gochujang, gochugaru, tamari, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water together in a small dish to make the sauce mix. When the tofu is done, sauté the spring onion, garlic, and ginger in a pan until fragrant. Add the crispy tofu followed by the sauce mix. Stir in and cook down until thick and sticky. Serve immediately over rice, topped with extra spring onion and sesame seeds. Notes Meaty texture: For an even meatier texture, freeze the tofu block, then thaw completely before crumbling. This creates a more porous texture that absorbs flavors better. ...

Classic Sichuan dish with silky tofu, vegan mince, and fermented black beans in a spicy, numbing sauce. Ingredients 3 garlic cloves 2 tbsp Chinkiang vinegar (30 ml) 1 tbsp cornstarch (15 ml) 1 fresh red chili salt to taste 1 tsp rapeseed oil for frying jasmine rice to serve 2 × 2 cm piece fresh ginger 4 spring onions ½ tbsp Sichuan peppercorns (7.5 ml) 400 g firm natural tofu 100 g vegan mince 1 tbsp sesame oil (15 ml) 1 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (15 ml) 2½ tbsp Japanese soy sauce (37.5 ml) 3 tbsp fermented black beans in chili oil (45 ml) 400 ml water (4 dl) 2 tbsp water (30 ml) for cornstarch slurry Instructions Peel and finely chop garlic and ginger, and slice the lower white part of the spring onions separately from the green part. Rinse and slice the chili. Remove the seeds if you want a milder dish. Toast the Sichuan pepper in a dry frying pan and set aside for now. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Cut the tofu into approximately 1½ × 1½ × 1½ cm cubes and simmer them in the water for about 3 minutes. This makes the tofu firmer while absorbing a bit more liquid and becoming silkier. Heat rapeseed oil in a wok or frying pan with high sides and fry the vegan mince until crispy together with sesame oil and 1 tablespoon Japanese soy sauce. Remove the mince from the pan and then fry garlic, ginger, chili and white spring onion in the remaining fat until the onion becomes soft and starts to smell good. Pour in the fermented beans and fry for 1 more minute. Add tofu, 4 dl water, vinegar and 2½ tablespoons soy sauce and let cook for 6-8 minutes on low heat until the sauce has reduced somewhat and the flavors have come together. Let the mince cook with it for the last 2 minutes. Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir into the pan little by little until you get a medium-thick consistency. Stir in the green spring onions and taste with soy sauce. Grind the Sichuan pepper in a mortar and sprinkle over the dish and remove from heat. Serve with freshly cooked jasmine rice. Notes Spice level: Remove chili seeds for a milder dish. The Sichuan peppercorns provide the signature numbing sensation. ...

A warming and flavorful soup with roasted bell peppers, lentils, and coconut milk. Ingredients 3 roasted bell peppers 1½ large carrots 100 ml red lentils (1 dl) 1–2 tsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) 1 bouillon cube ½ can coconut milk (about 200 ml/2 dl) 1 can crushed tomatoes (400 g) a pinch of sugar 2 garlic cloves 400 ml water (4 dl) salt and pepper Optional additions 1 onion For serving pumpkin seeds grated parmesan bread Instructions If using onion, chop and sauté until soft in a little oil in a large pot. Chop the garlic and sauté for another minute. Add Korean chili flakes and stir. Pour in crushed tomatoes, water, coconut milk, and bouillon cube. Stir. Cut the carrots into pieces and add to the pot along with the roasted bell peppers and red lentils. Simmer on medium heat for about 25–30 minutes until the carrots and lentils are soft. Blend the soup smooth with an immersion blender. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve with pumpkin seeds, grated parmesan, and bread.

Rich ramen inspired by Dan Dan noodles with creamy peanut sauce, seasoned soy mince, and fresh toppings. Ingredients Peanut Sauce 300 ml peanut butter (3 dl) 50 ml chili oil, preferably Lao Gan Ma (½ dl) 1 tbsp sesame oil (15 ml) 2 tbsp mirin (30 ml) 50 ml rice vinegar (½ dl) 100 ml Japanese soy sauce (1 dl) Seasoned Mince 400 g Anamma formable soy mince 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (30 ml) 4 spring onions 3 garlic cloves 1½ tbsp grated ginger (22.5 ml) 50 ml chili oil (½ dl) 2 tbsp mirin (30 ml) 2 tsp sesame oil 50 ml Japanese soy sauce (½ dl) Broth 1 liter water (1 L) 50 ml concentrated vegetable stock (½ dl) 50 ml soy drink (½ dl) Toppings 400 g Chinese wheat noodles 100 ml pickled cucumber (1 dl) 50 ml chili oil (½ dl) 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (30 ml) 2 pak choi Instructions Prepare the Peanut Sauce Combine all peanut sauce ingredients—peanut butter, chili oil, sesame oil, mirin, rice vinegar, and soy sauce—into a smooth sauce. Set aside until serving. Prepare the Seasoned Mince Mince garlic, grate ginger, and slice spring onions, separating white and green parts. Heat oil in a pan and add frozen soy mince without stirring for 2-3 minutes until thawed. Once firm on the bottom, gently stir until completely set. Break into bite-sized pieces for better texture. Add garlic, ginger, white spring onion parts, and all wet seasonings (chili oil, mirin, sesame oil, soy sauce). Sauté 2-3 minutes until flavors meld and onions soften. Top with sesame seeds and reserve for serving. Prepare the Broth Combine water, vegetable stock concentrate, and soy milk in a pot. Heat to boiling, avoiding vigorous boiling to prevent separation. Assembly and Serving Cook noodles per package directions; rinse in cold water if not serving immediately. Blanch pak choi in the noodle water. Layer 100 ml (1 dl) peanut sauce in the bottom of each bowl. Pour 250-350 ml (2½-3½ dl) warm broth over the sauce and stir until blended. Add noodles, arrange pak choi, and top with pickled cucumber, sesame seeds, and green spring onions. Stir thoroughly before eating. Notes Chili oil: Lao Gan Ma is recommended for authentic flavor and can be found in Asian grocery stores. ...

Spicy Sichuan noodles with soy mince, tahini sauce, and Sichuan peppercorns. Bold, flavorful, and satisfying. Ingredients Noodles and Mince 500 g udon noodles 5 spring onions (both white and green parts) 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns (15 ml) 300 g soy mince 2 tsp sesame oil 1½ tbsp Japanese soy sauce (22.5 ml) rapeseed oil for frying Sauce 6 garlic cloves 3 tbsp grated fresh ginger (45 ml) 0-3 fresh red chilies or 0-2 tbsp sambal oelek (adjust to taste) 3 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (45 ml) 3 tbsp sauerkraut (45 ml) 2½ tbsp chili oil (37.5 ml) 3 tbsp Chinese vinegar (45 ml) 1 tbsp agave syrup (15 ml) 2 tbsp tahini (30 ml) Instructions Start by preparing your vegetables: slice the spring onions and separate the white parts from the green. The white parts go in with the mince and are fried, while the green parts go in at the end as a topping. Peel and grate both the ginger and garlic. Coarsely chop the sauerkraut and slice the fresh chili if using. Cook your noodles and let them stand in cold water until serving to maintain their texture. Toast the Sichuan peppercorns in a dry wok or frying pan. When they smell good, remove from pan and grind in a mortar. Set aside for the end when they’ll be sprinkled over the noodles. You can also measure out the liquid sauce ingredients: 3 tbsp soy sauce, chili oil, tahini, syrup and vinegar in a bowl so you don’t have to think about measuring them while cooking. Heat a wok or frying pan to high heat with a little rapeseed oil and fry the soy mince, sauerkraut and white parts of spring onions together with 1½ tbsp soy sauce and sesame oil until the mince becomes crispy. Set aside in a bowl, you’ll add this back to the wok when the sauce is ready. In the same wok or pan you just fried the mince in, pour in a little more rapeseed oil and fry garlic, ginger and fresh chili on high heat for about 30 seconds. Stir constantly so it doesn’t burn, but so everything gets cooked through and smells good. Pour all liquid sauce ingredients into the pan (soy sauce, chili oil, tahini, syrup and vinegar) and stir. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust with soy sauce, vinegar and possibly more chili oil if you think the balance needs adjusting. Now you can choose to serve your noodles in one of two ways, depending on what feels best. Either serve the dish as it’s usually served in China, i.e. with sauce at the bottom, noodles in the middle and then topped with mince and spring onions. Or, you simply stir everything together in the wok and serve it all mixed. If serving separately: pour hot water over your noodles to warm them up (if you let them stand in cold water). Then ladle sauce into the bottom of four bowls, distribute the noodles and mince in them and top with Sichuan pepper and green spring onions. If serving mixed: stir the noodles into the sauce and let them warm up. You may need to add a tablespoon of water to compensate for what evaporates. Fold in the mince, stir so everything mixes and then top with Sichuan pepper and spring onions. Serve from the wok at the table! Notes Serving style: Can be served traditionally (layered) or all mixed together - choose your preference! ...