Black pepper and ginger give this dish a wonderful warmth and spice.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 250g/9oz vegan mince
  • 5 spring onions, finely sliced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 200g/7oz fresh spinach
  • 1 pack of straight to wok noodles
  • 3 tbsp vegan ‘fish’ sauce
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper

To serve

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

      Method

      1. Add the oil to a large frying pan or wok and place it over a medium-high heat.
      2. Fry the mince for 8–10 minutes until crisp and golden, breaking up occasionally.
      3. Once the mince is ready, add the spring onions, ginger, and garlic. Fry for a further 2–3 minutes, until fragrant.
      4. Add the spinach to the pan and fry for a further 1–2 minutes until the leaves darken and wilt.
      5. Add the noodles and toss to mix everything together.
      6. Add the ‘fish’ sauce, caster sugar and pepper. Continue to fry for 1–2 minutes, tossing occasionally.
      7. Serve with the lime wedges.

      Chef’s tip: We love using cashews and peanuts for extra flavour and protein. Nuts become toasty and flavoursome when roasted, as well as giving texture and crunch. Try adding some to your tofu and noodle dishes.

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      Recipe details

      Serves: 2

      Prep time: 0 hr

      10 mins

      Cook time: 0 hr

      35 mins

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