Vegan Pho with Tofu
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4.7
84 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
435 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Vegan Pho with Tofu
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Delicious Vegan alternative to the traditional Vietnamese dish, Pho.
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Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 white onion
- 1 piece of fresh ginger
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
- 6 star anise
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes adjust for extra spiciness
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 2 litre homemade stock
- 300 g rice noodles
Tofu
- 400 g firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Toppings
- green chilis thinly sliced
- lime
- fresh herbs Coriander, Basil and Mint
Instructions
- Cut the ginger into slices and the onion into quarters. Place on a baking tray and char both ingredients placing them under the grill (broiler) for 10-15 minutes. Make sure you turn them around when they have charred on one side.
- Heat some coconut oil in a large pot to medium heat. Add the charred onion and ginger and the spices. Stir for a couple of minutes so the spices are fragrant and toasted.
- Add the vegetable stock and bring it to simmer. Leave cooking for 25-30 minutes.
- Placing a colander on another large pot, strain the broth so the spices, the ginger and onion and left out.
- Add the soy sauce or tamari and salt to taste.
- To prepare the tofu, cut a block of tofu into cubes. Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a frying pan to medium heat. Add the tofu and when it starts to golden, add soy sauce, sriracha sauce and maple syrup. Stir for 2 minutes and turn off the heat.
- Cook the rice noodles following the packet instructions. When cooked, drain the water and leave them soaking in cold water to stop them from cooking further.
- To serve the Pho, place the rice noodles in a soup bowl, add the broth, the tofu and immediately add your toppings. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
2413mg
(101%)
Potassium
210mg
(6%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1165IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
202mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 2413mg | 101% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1165IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
84 reviews
Excellent
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