Vegan Spicy Lemongrass Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1 package noodles, cook according to the package direction
- 2 tbsp lemongrass paste
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 700 ml vegetable broth or water
- 1 fresh chili, thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, thinly sliced or any your favorite vegetable
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- Salt for seasoning
- 2 tbsp chili oil
For toppings
- 200g Pan-fried tofu
- Sliced carrot
- Handful of coriander
- Toasted black sesame seeds
Preparation
Heat chili oil in a saucepan, sauté garlic and shallots till fragrant.
Add in the lemongrass paste, fresh chili, and ginger powder, sauté for another 1 minute.
Pour the vegetable broth and simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
Add in the soy sauce, mirin, white pepper, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and salt.
Place the cooked noodles in serving bowls, pour the lemongrass soup over them, and serve with all the toppings.
