Chilli ramen bowl
SERVES FOUR READY IN 30 MINUTES 20g dried mushrooms, roughly chopped
1.5litres boiling vegetable stock
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3cm fresh root ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
125g shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 pak choi, quartered
100g mangetout, halved diagonally
100g fresh bean sprouts, rinsed
1tbsp soy sauce
400g plain tofu, drained and cut into small chunks
4 level tbsp sweet chilli sauce
400g dried wholewheat noodles
2 level tsp sesame seeds
2 spring onions, shredded, soaked in cold water and drained
Sliced red chilli, to serve
1 Put the dried mushrooms in a large saucepan with the stock, garlic and ginger and bring to the boil over a high heat. Add the fresh mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes, then add the pak choi, mangetout and bean sprouts and cook for a further 3-4 minutes or until tender.
2 Add the soy sauce and keep warm. Meanwhile, place a non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Stir-fry the tofu and sweet chilli sauce for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
3 Add 2tbsp cold water and keep stirring until the tofu is sticky and crispy. Remove from the heat and cover with foil to keep warm. 4 Prepare the noodles according to the pack instructions, then drain and divide between bowls. Using a slotted spoon, divide the vegetables between the bowls, then pour over the broth. Top with the tofu and scatter over the sesame seeds, spring onions and chilli to serve.
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