Spicy Vegan Chapchae

Directions

  1. 1Marinate the tofu and let it sit.
  2. 2Blanch some spinach, then remove it.
  3. 3Cook the noodles in the same water used for blanching spinach.
  4. 4Make the sauce in a large bowl while the noodles cook.
  5. 5Add the cooked noodles to the sauce.
  6. 6Cook mushrooms and onions in batches.
  7. 7Cook scallion, carrot, and pepper in batches.
  8. 8Scrape the tofu and add a little extra soy and some toasted Sichuan peppers.
  9. 9Combine the spinach, cooked veggies, tofu, and cilantro in the bowl with the noodles and sauce.
  10. 10Mix everything thoroughly.
  11. 11Serve with chili crisp and lime, or eat directly from the serving bowl.

Ingredients

  • tofu
  • spinach
  • glass noodles
  • sauce
  • mushrooms
  • onions
  • scallion
  • carrot
  • pepper
  • soy
  • toasted Sichuan peppers
  • cilantro
  • chili crisp
  • lime

Equipment

large bowl

Tips

  • Cook veggies in batches to keep them fresh and prevent mushiness.
  • Adding toasted Sichuan peppers is optional but encouraged.