1. Mix 300g/10.5oz textured vegetable protein with 4 finely chopped garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced ginger, ¼ cup soy sauce and 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar. Let it marinate whilst you prepare the other ingredients.

2. In a small bowl combine ¼ cup tahini,4 tbsp soy sauce, 4 tbsp ketjap manis, 4 tbsp chilli oil, 3 tbsp coconut sugar and 1 tbsp chilli flakes. Set aside.

3. In a frypan, cook the mince until golden brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.

4. Cook 250g/9oz of ramen noodles (per packet instructions). 2 minutes before the noodles are ready, add 1 bunch of pak choy. Drain the noodles and greens. Set aside.

5. Assemble the bowl by spreading ¼ of the chilli sauce on the bottom. Add ¼ of the noodles, ¼ of the mince mixture, ¼ of the pak choy and ¼ cup of shallots. Pour over ¼ cup of vegetable stock.

6. Repeat the process until you have 4 servings. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated!

Tips

If you cannot find textured vegetable protein, you can substitute for the same amount of tofu, broken up with a fork.

Depending on your heat preference, you can add or subtract the amount of chilli oil used!

Ve – Vegan
DF – Dairy Free
GFO – Gluten Free Option, swap ramen noodles for rice noodles.
NF – Nut Free

Nutritional Information Per Serve

Calories: 500 kcal/ 2090kJ
Protein: 30g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fat: 27g

Nutrition Boost + Anti-inflammatory

Chilli is the hero of this dish, and whether you can handle the heat or not, you can’t argue with its health benefits! Chilli contains high amounts of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and other minerals. Vitamin C is essential in keeping your skin, bones and connective tissues healthy and your immune system strong. Calcium plays an important role in the functioning of nerves and muscle tissue, such as helping with the relaxation of your muscles, regulating your heart beat, blood clotting and carrying nervous system messages. Magnesium is a nutrient which helps build healthy muscles, nerves, bones and balances blood sugar levels. When we consume enough magnesium our bodies are stronger, less fatigued and better performing physically and mentally! Compounds within chillis have also been known to have anti-inflammatory effects, which helps fight disease and maintain a balanced, healthy inner body! So, spice things up with these noodles!