Vegetarian Zha Jiang Inaka Soba

A bowl of simple homemade Zha Jiang for noodle! Replace with your own prefer noodle such as sanuki udon, if desired. Top with shredded carrot or cucumber, if the ingredients are available.

Preparation:    15 mins Cooking time:    8 mins

Ingredients (serves 2)

°         200g inaka soba, cooked

°         1 can mock meat in mushroom sauce (brand: cixin vegetarian)

°         125g tempeh, cut into mini cubes

°         75g firm tofu, pat dry and scrambled

°         2½ olive oil

°         5-6 tablespoons water

°         some coriander leaves, sliced chilli and sesame seeds (optional), for garnish

Method

1.    Heat the oil in a wok. Throw in the tempeh and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

2.    Add in scrambled tofu and fry until rather dry.  Pour in mock meat in mushroom sauce and stir-fry for 1 minute.

3.    To serve, divide soba between serving plates. Ladle the Zha Jiang sauce on the individual serving plates. Garnish with coriander leaves, chilli, sesame seeds and serve.