Vegan Pho with Tofu

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4.7

84 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    435 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Vietnamese

Vegan Pho with Tofu

Delicious Vegan alternative to the traditional Vietnamese dish, Pho.

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Ingredients

Servings

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the vegetable stock and bring it to simmer. Leave cooking for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Placing a colander on another large pot, strain the broth so the spices, the ginger and onion and left out.
  5. Add the soy sauce or tamari and salt to taste.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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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