20 - 40 Minutes on Oats & Totes

wagamama Kare Burosu Ramen

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:42:00 +0000

This is inspired by a wagamama dish, from their restaurants & recipe book. It’s a long standing favourite. Recently I went back to wagamama for the first time in years, and I’m pretty sure our rendition is better!

Ingredients

2 servings of precooked Udon noodles, we use Tesco own brand
1 pack of extra firm tofu (200g), cut into 0.5cm slices
5 tbsp cornflour
0.25 tsp smoked paprika, just for color
1 tsp beef flavour stock powder
veg oil
200g or so mushrooms, sliced, we use oyster
for the sauce:
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar, we use rice vinegar
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- dash sesame oil
3 tbsp curry paste, we use Jamie Oliver’s madras curry paste
500ml veg stock
100g pack spring onions
some extra veg, pick from:
- 1 carrot peeled
- or 2 pak choi, sliced
- or the greens from a cauliflower, sliced

Method

Slice the tofu, rougly 0.5cm thick slices. Put the 5 tbsp cornflour in a takeaway tub with a lid, add the 0.25 tsp smoked paprika, a couple of grinds black pepper, and 1 tsp beef stock powder. Add the sliced tofu and shake until well coated.
Heat a non-stick frying pan with a generous layer of veg oil. Fry tofu on high heat until crispy and golden on both sides, then set aside.

Sausage Tray Bake

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 22:06:25 +0000

We’ve been looking for a great tray bake, nice and simple. From ocado.

Ingredients

6 vegan sausages
Red pepper
Yellow pepper
2 small courgettes, chopped into bite sized pieces
Red onion
200g tenderstem broccoli
200 cherry tomatoes
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
5 fresh sage leaves, chopped
2 rosemary sprigs
4 garlic cloves, minced

Method

Preheat over to 180 degrees c, fan.
Mix everything well in a large baking tray.
Roast approx. 40 mins. Season to taste.

Tomato Leek and Beans

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 22:06:25 +0000

Full of fiber, veg, and deliciousness. From the Guardian.

Ingredients

3 leeks (500g)
4 garlic cloves
2x 400g beans (any, one undrained)

Sauce

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1.5 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
3 medium sun-dried tomatoes
250g jarred roasted red pepper
40g plain almonds
150ml water

Method

Fry and sweat leeks until soft (5-10 mins).
Meanwhile, blend your sauce.
Add in garlic for another minute.
Add in beans, one without its liquid, one with it. Simmer 8 minutes, covered.
Add in romesco sauce for another 5. Remove lid if too liquidy.
Serve with bread and basil. Season to taste.

Curried Chickpeas and Sweet Potato

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:06:25 +0000

Chickpeas are definitely underrated!

Ingredients

4 tbsp oil
3 tbsp curry powder
1 large onion
4 garlic cloves
1 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1.5 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp thyme
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp white pepper
2-3 medium potatoes
2 oxo cubes
2 400g can chickpeas
1 cup water
1/2 can coconut milk
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2-4 large handfuls spinach
3-4 large sweet potatoes

Method

Fry sliced onion until soft.
Add in garlic, ginger, spices and crumbled stock cubes for a minute.
Add the potatoes for 2-3 mins. Add some of your water if necessary.
Add chickpeas, water and coconut milk and simmer around 15-20 mins until thickened (lid off).
Meanwhile, prick your potatoes all over and microwave 8-10 mins until soft.
Add spinach and salt to taste. Wait until spinach is wilted.

Pad Thai

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:06:25 +0000

I had never cooked with tamarind paste before this recipe but wish I did!

Ingredients

200g rice noodles
200g firm tofu (torn into chunks)
Cornflour
Onion
4 cloves garlic
1 red pepper
Handful of bean sprouts
3 spring onions
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp tamarind paste

Method

Coat tofu in cornflour and fry until crispy.
Meanwhile fry onion until soft.
Add in garlic and red pepper for 5 mins until soft.
Meanwhile, boil your noodles accordingly until slightly underdone.
Add in bean sprouts and spring onion.
Add in last three ingredients and noodles for 2-4 mins.

Miso Mushroom Sandwich

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:06:25 +0000

Umami, crispy, tasty. From Sophie’s Plant Kitchen on Instagram!

Ingredients

Mushrooms

400g oyster mushrooms
1 tbsp white miso
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oil

Sauce

100g soaked cashews
1 tbsp miso
2-3 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove
3 tbsp n. yeast
2-3 tbsp water
Salt
Bread

Method

Tear the mushrooms into strips and massage in the miso, soy, and oil.
Roast for 15 mins at 220 degrees. Stir them, and put back in for another 10-15 mins.
Blend the rest of the ingredients (minus the bread!) to make the sauce.
Make your sandwich!

Thai Drunk Noodles

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 22:06:25 +0000

Simply delicious.

Ingredients

1 red pepper
Handful of baby sweetcorn
Half a courgette
1 block of tofu (smoked is good!)
4-6 spring onions
Chillies to taste
2 tbsp vegan fish sauce/veggie oyster sauce
White pepper
1.5 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp hot water
3-4 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tbsp worcester sauce/vinegar
1/4 tsp MSG
200g dried noodles
3 cloves garlic

Method

Fry all your veg in some oil until soft (not garlic or spring onion).
Make space and fry the tofu in the middle with fish sauce and sprinkle of white pepper until it is crispier.
Add in other sauce ingredients and bring to simmer.
Cook your noodles.
Add in noodles slightly underdone, and top with fresh garlic.

Best Tofu Burrito Filling

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:06:25 +0000

Exactly what it says on the tin; it may throw you for a second, but stick with it and your won’t regret it!

Ingredients

Tofu

400g firm tofu
2 tbsp soy sauce*
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin

Sauce

Onion
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp sriracha
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 oxo stock cube
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tbsp cocoa powder

Caramelised Aubergines

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 14:06:25 +0000

Whilst in Vietnam we ate a lot of clay pot aubergines, and this recipe is a good recreation. For bonus points it is also nice and simple. Credits to golden tiffin for the original recipe.

Ingredients

2 big or 3 smaller aubergines
Oil for frying
4 tbsp soy sauce
4 tsp sugar
2 tsp paprika (preferably smoked)
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tsp pepper
8 spring onions
Rice to serve

Method

Slice the aubergines into 2 cm thick slices, then fry/grill/bake until very soft and well browned. This will take quite a long time – 20 minutes or so. If frying, put a good layer of oil in the pan, or if grilling/baking, brush the oil on to both sides.
Once the aubergines are soft, cut them up into bite-sized pieces, and return them to the pan.
Add the soy sauce, sugar, paprika, sriracha, pepper and spring onions, and stir continuously until the mixture takes on a gooey consistency.
Serve with rice.

Baingan Bharta

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:06:25 +0000

Who doesn’t love aubergine (when it’s done right!)?

Ingredients

2 large aubergines
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 red onion
1/2 thumb of ginger
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 oxo stock cube
3 tomatoes
Pinch of fenugreek leaves
Naan to serve
Fresh coriander

Method

Prick the aubergines and rub with oil. Put under hot grill for 20-30 mins until completely charred. Once cool, peel off the skin and chop.
Whilst charring, fry cumin seeds.
Then add onion, ginger, and garlic.
When soft, add spices for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes for another 5 minutes.
Add in the chopped aubergines and mash together. Simmer for 8 mins.
Top with coriander and salt to taste.

Crispy Tacos

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 22:06:25 +0000

Hard to go wrong with a taco.

Ingredients

12 taco shells
Cheese

Spice Mix

1 crushed oxo stock cube
1 tbsp chilli powder
1 tbsp cumin
1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Jackfruit

Can of jackfruit
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp spice mix

Sauce

Red onion
Red pepper
4 salad tomatoes
3 tbsp tomato paste
50-100ml passata
2 tbsp spice mix
2 tbsp soy sauce
One can black beans

Guac

One avocado
1-2 tbsp lime juice
Salt and pepper
1/2-1 tsp chilli flakes
1/4 tsp garlic
Fresh coriander

Gochujang Tofu with Kimchi Fried Rice

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 22:06:25 +0000

Discovering gochujang sauce is something you won’t regret!

Ingredients

450g tofu
Cornflour
1.5 tbsp gochujang
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp water
1.5 tbsp lime juice
3 (cooked) servings of rice
200g kimchi
4 spring onions
Sesame seeds

Method

Chop your tofu into blocks. Put into a tub with the cornflour, some salt and pepper and shake to coat. Fry in oil until crispy.
Mix your sauce of gochujang, tomato paste etc. up to (and including) the lime juice.
Remove your finished tofu. Fry your rice with the kimchi and spring onions.
Remove the rice. Heat up your sauce, then add your tofu back in and coat. Coat with sesame seeds.
Serve on top of rice.

Pesto Bean Stew

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:06:25 +0000

A classic from BBC Good Food, made vegan.

Ingredients

1 onion
1 red pepper
4 garlic cloves
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp paprika
1 stock cube
3 tbsp vegan red pesto
Can of chopped tomatoes
Can of mixed beans
Handful of fresh coriander
Garlic bread (to serve)

Method

Fry your onion and pepper with a pinch of salt until soft.
Add in your garlic for another minute.
Add in your pesto, coriander, crumbled stock cube, and paprika for another minute.
Add your beans, tomatoes and 1/2 can of water.
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Top with fresh coriander and serve with garlic bread.

Rabokki

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 22:06:25 +0000

This delicious Korean dish is a combination of ramen and tteokbokki, a thick, saucy soup with Korean rice cakes. Perfectly sweet, salty, and spicy.

Ingredients

400g tteok (Korean rice cakes)
2 stock cubes
Half small cabbage
1 onion
4 tbsp gochujang
1 tbsp gochugaru
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp golden syrup
4 garlic cloves
1/3 cup white wine (or sake), optional
200g smoked tofu
1 tsp MSG (optional)
1 serving ramen noodles
Spring onions

Caramelised Onion and Tomato Pasta

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 22:06:25 +0000

A very flavourful pasta dish! From Rainbow Plant Life.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 med onions
4-6 garlic cloves
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp oregano
150g tomato paste
1-3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
4-5 sundried tomatoes
200-275g spaghetti

Method

Boil your pasta (you’ll need the water for later).
Thinly slice your onions. Then fry in a non-stick pan for 20 mins. Stir frequently.
Add in sliced garlic for 5 mins.
Add in red pepper flakes, oregano and cook for 30 seconds.
Add in tomato paste for 2-3 mins.
Add in soy, yeast, and tomatoes.
Add in 1/2 - 1 cup of your pasta water.
Mix in the spaghetti!

Peppercorn Gnocchi

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 22:06:25 +0000

There are people who like pepper, and then there are people who love pepper. This one’s for you.

Ingredients

400g gnocchi
1.5 tsp crushed peppercorns
4 tbsp white wine
1 stock cube
1/4 tsp garlic powder
4 tbsp water
1 cup (around 250ml) cream (see notes)
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Fry your gnocchi until crispy (see notes).
Remove gnocchi from pan and fry your peppercorns in your wine until the wine is gone.
Add in the rest of your ingredients and fry for about 5 minutes until thick. Then toss in and coat your gnocchi.

Tofu Lok Lak

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:06:25 +0000

During my recent trip to Cambodia, I had the privilege of being taught some traditional Khmer cuisine. Lok lak was something that I loved, and so the first thing I wanted to do when I got back was try making my own!

Ingredients

450g tofu
Cornflour
4 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp ketchup
2.5 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp MSG (optional)
3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
6 garlic cloves
Thumb sized piece of ginger
1 red chilli
1 tbsp kampot pepper (ground)
Onion (sliced)
2 tomatoes
2 limes
Rice

Bibimbap

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:06:25 +0000

Get ready to discover the wonders of Korean dishes (and gochujang).

Ingredients

3 tbsp gochujang paste
3 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp sesame oil
225g firm tofu
Cornflour
Soy sauce
150g-200g mushrooms
100g spinach
2 servings of rice
1/3 cucumber (either grate or peel it all)
Carrot (either grated or peel it all)
Sesame seeds
Spring onion

Method

Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a jug to make your sauce.
Coat your tofu in cornflour.
Fry tofu then deglaze with 1 tsp soy sauce and then put aside.
Fry mushrooms and then deglaze with 1 tsp soy sauce and set aside.
Fry spinach until wilted and deglaze with 1/2 tsp soy sauce.
Serve with rice, carrot, cucumber, sesame seeds and spring onion.

Classic Hotpot

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:06:25 +0000

A simply, classic recipe to warm your bones.

Ingredients

6-8 chopped vegan sausages
Onion
3-4 garlic cloves
Stock cube
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp worcester sauce
2+ tbsp sriracha
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 can baked beans
Fresh parsley

Method

Bake your sausages.
Meanwhile, fry your onion.
Add garlic when onion is soft.
Add seasonings and fry for another 2 minutes.
Add chopped tomatoes and baked beans and simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve with fresh parsley and your sausage.

Lentil Dahl

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:30:25 +0000

A quick and easy lentil dahl, which easily tops many which are more complicated.

Ingredients

Onion
6 garlic cloves
Chilli
2 tsp ginger
1 heaped tbsp chilli powder
4 tsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric
Stock cube
A can of chopped tomatoes
A can of coconut milk
1/2 cup red lentils

Method

Fry your onion, garlic and chilli until soft.
Add in your spices and stock cube for 1-2 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Lid on except for the last 5 minutes.
Serve with rice.

African Style Beans

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:06:25 +0000

After a trip to South Africa to see family, I came back with a desire to find the recipe for some of the best beans I have ever eaten; sadly, I didn’t find it, but I did find these, which are a close second.

Ingredients

Onion
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp cumin
Pinch of black pepper
70g tomato paste
200g coconut cream
1 can of cannelloni beans

Katsu Sauce

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 02:06:25 +0000

Whether you want to consider this a katsu sauce or a carrot soup, that’s up to you. But it’s still good!

Ingredients

2 onions
2 carrots
4 garlic cloves
Thumb of ginger
1 - 2 chillies
2 tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp paprika
Veg stock cube
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp miso
A can of coconut milk

Method

Roughly chop your ingredients.
Fry onion and carrot.
When soft, add in garlic, ginger and chilli(es).
Add in seasonings.
Add in soy sauce and miso.
Add in coconut milk.
Simmer 20 minutes without lid.
Blend.
Simmer until desired thickness.
Serve with rice and crispy tofu.

Arroz De Tomate

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:06:25 +0000

From Sophie’s Plant Kitchen! Never heard of this before but if you love tomato based sauces, give it a try!

Ingredients

4 tbsp olive oil
1/2 red pepper
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp crushed chilli (optional)
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp tomato paste
250g arborio rice
100 ml white wine
400g juicy tomatoes (blended or grated)
1 tsp salt
Pinch of saffron
500ml veg stock

Salmorejo

3 med tomatoes
1 slice of (stale) bread
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2-1 tsp garlic powder
3 tsp sherry or red wine vinegar

Chinese Mapo Tofu

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:06:25 +0000

This is the first Chinese dish I’ve tried making myself, and it certainly won’t be the last! Taken from browngirlvegan on insta.

Ingredients

1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 thumb sized piece of ginger
1 tsp chilli flakes (to taste!)
1 cup vegan mince
1 tsp ground sichuan pepper
1 tbsp broad bean paste
3/4 cup water
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tbsp soy sauce (to taste)
2tsp cornflour (mixed with 1/4 cup cold! water)
600g silken tofu
Salt to taste
Spring onion
Rice

Chocolate Chip Oaty Cookies

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:06:25 +0000

Can’t go wrong with a chocolate chip cookie.

Ingredients

225g oats
125g plain flour
1 tsp bicarb
125 vegan butter
100g brown sugar
100g white sugar
2 tbsp golden syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp plant milk
200g vegan chocolate chips

Method

Blend up your oats until it’s more like a flour (but not completely).
Mix it with your flour, bicarb and salt.
In another bowl, mix together your butter and sugars until soft and airy.
Mix everything together with your chocolate chips.
Put round dollops of the dough onto a baking tray.
Bake for 12-15 minutes at 160 degrees.