Spaghetti Carbonara with Vegan ‘Bacon
Ingredients
- 300g brown rice spaghetti⠀
- fresh parsley for serving⠀
- carbonara sauce:⠀
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for min. 4 hours⠀
- 1 cup plant milk⠀
- 1/2 tsp kala namak (black salt)⠀
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast⠀
- 3-4 garlic cloves⠀
- 2 tsp cornstarch⠀
- 2 tbsp lemon juice⠀
- 1/2 tsp black pepper⠀
- vegan bacon bits:⠀
- 1-2 rice paper sheets⠀
- 1 tsp olive oil⠀
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce⠀
- 2 tbsp warm water⠀
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast⠀
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup⠀
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or liquid smoke)⠀
- dash of black pepper & garlic powder⠀
Preparation
First make the rice paper bacon
Take two rice paper sheets, lay them above each other and cut into strips with a kitchen scissor
Add all the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl and mix well
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and pre heat the oven to 175°c/350°f
Prepare a bowl with warm water and place it next to the bowl with the marinade
Take two strips of rice paper, press them onto each other and dip into the warm water until it becomes slightly soft
Next, dip the double strip into the marinade and place onto the baking tray
Repeat this process until all strips are gone
Use a pastry brush to add the remaining marinade to each strip
The baking tray in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes
Make sure to check the strips regularly as they burn very quickly
Once crispy, take them out of the oven and let cool down
Make your carbonara sauce by simply adding all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blending until smooth and creamy
Once the pasta is al dente, drain the water from pasta and return to the pot
Pour in the sauce and stir until pasta is well-coated
Take the ‘bacon’ strips, break them up into little bits and add to the pasta
Top with parsley and enjoy!⠀
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