Vegan Tomato 'Meat' Sauce
Ingredients
- 14oz [397g] firm tofu, pressed
- 1.5 - 2 cups tomato purée from 5-6 fresh large tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2.5 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1.5 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 servings of noodles, cooked
- 1 cup long beans or vegetable of choice
- chili oil
- sesame oil
Preparation
Place tofu in a heated non-stick pan and mash into crumbles using a masher
Cook tofu over low heat until slightly dry, then add in the oil and continue to cook until golden brown
Season with soy sauce, sugar, salt and toasted sesame oil
Add the tomato purée in and give it a quick stir
Taste test and season if needed
Reduce the heat and cook down the sauce, about 5 - 10 minutes
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with noodles or store in a jar for later use
To make the noodle bowl, blanch veggies of choice in hot water until fully cooked through
Adjust blanching time accordingly depending on the types of green you have
Then, cook noodles as directed on package
Transfer noodles to a serving bowl, top with blanched veggies and the homemade tomato 'meat' sauce
Serve warm with a drizzle of chili oil or toasted sesame oil
