Coconut Tempeh Soba Noodles
SERVES: 4 DIFFICULTY: Easy COOKING TIME: 15 minutes
This dish is comforting, easy to make and very healthy. Perfect for any season. Suitable for vegetarians and vegan diets.
INGREDIENTS
270 g Hakubaku Organic Soba
2 tablespoons coconut oil
3 brown onions (diced)
8 garlic cloves (finely chopped or minced)
3 tomatoes finely chopped (or tin whole tomatoes, just tomatoes, not juice)
1 lemon (preferably organic/spray-free)
1 300g packet of tempeh
1 can coconut milk
2 green onions [to garnish]
1 red chilli [to garnish]
METHOD
Step 1
Heat half of the coconut oil in a medium to large saucepan over a low heat then add onions and half of the garlic. Saute until the onions are soft and translucent.
Step 2
Zest lemon and then cut half of the lemon into small chunks. Add zest and lemon to the onion mixture. (yes add the peel and all, that’s why it’s good to use organic)
Step 3
Add tomatoes and stir then gently simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Step 4
Heat remaining coconut oil in a fry-pan. Chop tempeh into chunks and when pan is hot, fry until browned. Add remaining garlic towards the end to cook but don’t burn.
Step 5
Add coconut milk to tomato mixture and gently simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 6
When tempeh is browned, remove from heat and wrap into foil to keep warm.
Step 7
Prepare Hakubaku Organic Soba as per packet directions.
Step 8
Chop spring onions and chilli.
Step 9
Assemble bowls: Pour tomato/coconut broth into 4 bowls, add tempeh, soba noodles, garnish with spring onions and chilli.
Serve with a slice of lemon.
