Spice up your Veganuary with Saiphin Moore’s vegan Thai favourites
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Think Veganuary means giving up bold flavours? Think again. Saiphin Moore, the culinary genius behind Rosa’s Thai, shares three vegan recipes that are as vibrant as they are satisfying. Raised in a remote village in northern Thailand, Saiphin grew up cooking with ingredients so fresh, she’d sometimes climb trees to pick them. That same approach to flavour, balance and authenticity has made Rosa’s Thai a beloved institution – and now, it’s the perfect inspiration for your plant-based kitchen.
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In honour of Veganuary, Saiphin shares three stunning vegan dishes that showcase the best of Thai cooking. There’s a creamy tempeh chu chi curry, a fragrant coconut soup with oyster mushrooms and a tofu holy basil stir-fry that packs a proper punch. Each recipe is designed to make the most of simple, fresh ingredients while bringing the vibrant energy of Thailand to your plate.
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Serves: 2. Ingredients:. 3 tbsp red Thai curry paste (we make our own but shop-bought works). 300ml coconut milk. 200g tempeh (we recommend Club Cultured). 2-3 lime leaves, finely sliced. 1 long red chilli, sliced. 1 long green chilli, sliced. Vegetable oil for frying.
Steamed rice, to serve. Method:. 1. Fry the tempeh in oil until golden brown then set aside. 2. In a frying pan or wok, add the curry paste and fry for 2 minutes until fragrant. 3. Add the coconut milk, mix and cook until it thickens and starts to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, then add the chillies and lime leaves.
