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Vegan Tahini Noodles

I’ve got a top secret for you all. Turns out that adding a few dollops of tahini to your noodle broth gives its the most amazing umami depth and flavour.

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Vegan Tahini Noodles

Ingredients

1 Pack of noodles
1 Pack of tofu
1.5 Handful Shitake MushroomWashed & roughly torn
2 Tbsp Tahini
1 Onion
3 Cloves Garlic
1 Spring OnionChopped
2 Cups Vegetable Stock
2 Tbsp Soya Sauce

Method

1

Drain, cube and fry the tofu until golden. Leave it on the side.

2

Cook the noodles as per packet instructions, drain and put aside.

3

In a separate pot add the chopped onion and some oil, get a good fry on. After 5 minutes add the garlic.

4

Add the shiitake mushroom and some of the spring onions

5

In a bowl add the stock, tahini and 2 tablespoons of soya sauce. If you have rice vinegar add a few dashes now (not required).

6

Add the bowl of stock/sauce to the pot with the mushrooms, get it to a boil and then reduce to simmer.

7

Add in the tofu and noodles for 2 minutes, give it a good stir.

8

Your noodz are ready! Top with some sesame seeds and more spring onion.

Notes

Turns out that adding a few dollops of tahini to your noodle broth gives it the most amazing umami depth and flavour! Try this hand recipe and find out for yourself. 

Recipe from https://hungryfifi.com/recipes/vegan-tahini-noodles/

Fifi

Fifi

Persian by heritage, British by upbringing. Currently writing The Bahrain Almanac, out end of 2026.

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