Vegan Moussaka
Posted on March 16, 2013 by The Gourmet Vegan - No Comments
This is one of the best moussaka dishes you will ever taste. As close to the authentic Greek version but without the meat. The flavours and textures of this dish are incredible and the soft and fluffy topping gives an ultimate delicious finish to this wonderful dish.
Thai Style Nut Luncheon in Garlic and Black Pepper Sauce
Posted on February 23, 2013 by The Gourmet Vegan - No Comments

Thai Style Nut Luncheon in Garlic and Black Pepper Sauce
This Thai inspired spicy dish is great for any occasion when you are looking for something a little different. This is very quick to prepare and has the most amazing flavours. This dish uses granoVita Nut Luncheon (Link Below) giving the dish a wonderful nutty taste. If you are unable to get this product then you can substitute with Tofu.
30 Minutes |
Serves 4 |
? kcal per serving |
INGREDIENTS
I tin granoVita Nut Luncheon, sliced and cut into bite size pieces
For the marinade
4 tablespoons light soy sauce
8 heaped teaspoons corn flour
For Frying
Vegetable oil, enough to shallow fry
For the sauce
4 tablespoons light soy sauce
4 teaspoons agave nectar
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
80ml water
To construct the dish
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
200g mushrooms, chopped
200g green beans, chopped
1 teaspoons corn flour mixed with a little water for thickening
1 chilli finely sliced (optional)
1 handful chopped basil
METHOD
Put the Nut Luncheon pieces in a large bowl, add the 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, mix well and marinade for 5 minutes. Now add the corn flour and mix well. Shallow fry the pieces in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, remove and drain on kitchen paper. Put to one side. This oil is no longer needed and can be discarded.
Next, make up the sauce as follows. In a large cup or bowl add the light soy sauce, agave nectar, rice wine vinegar, ground black pepper and the water. Put to one side.
To prepare the dish fry the garlic in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over a high heat for about 45 seconds being careful not to burn and then add all of the other vegetables to the pan. Stir-fry until the vegetables become tender. If they look like they may catch, then add a little water. This process should take about 5 minutes.
Now add the sauce, stir thoroughly to mix through and add the cornflour. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly and then add in the nut luncheon and serve immediately. Garnish with slices of fresh red chilli and chopped fresh basil.
This is great served with Thai Jasmine rice.
Here is the link for granoVita Nut Luncheon ~ Click Here
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30 Minutes
Serves 4

