31/05/2024
The start of rainy season was officially announced. This gives us enough reason to start prepping up for warm, hearty, plant-based soups. Here's a recipe suggestion from Beyond Meat.
BEYOND BEEF TAN TAN RAMEN
CREATED BY: ERIC CHOU ()
Source: https://www.beyondmeat.com/
You will need:
½ package Beyond Beef® (available at TGI Green Food)
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame paste
2 tsp white or yellow miso paste
1 tsp chili oil
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
2½ cups vegetable stock
1 cup soy milk
6 oz dry ramen noodles (12 oz fresh ramen)
2 heads of bok choy
kosher salt to taste
3 oz canned corn, drained
1 tbsp vegetable oil
scallions for garnishing, sliced
Preparation:
1. To prepare the topping: In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat, add Beyond beef, breaking it up into small pieces. Then add garlic and ginger, fry for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Season with 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce. Remove and set aside.
2. To prepare the soup base: in a bowl, mix together sesame paste, miso paste, remaining 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil and sugar until smooth. Divide the mixture in two serving bowls.
3. To make the broth: in a saucepan, bring vegetable stock to a light simmer, then over medium-low heat, add soy milk gradually and mix to combine. Keep it warm over low heat while making the noodles.
4. Quarter the boy choy. Bring a pot of water to boil, cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions. At the end of cooking time, add bok choy to blanch for about 1 minute. Then drain both.
5. To assemble, divide broth into each bowl, mixing with the soup base. Then add noodles, top with Beyond Beef, bok choy and canned corn. Garnish with sliced scallions.
Enjoy!