Sesame Noodles With Crispy Tempeh Mince, Braised Cavolo Nero & Fragrant Thai Basil

Total time17 min

Active time14 min

Cooking Timeline

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⚡ Critical Path (5 steps)

These steps determine the minimum cooking time. Any delay here delays the entire recipe.

1Boil kettle and prepare pans3m
2Crumble and fry tempeh mince6m
3Shred and add cavolo nero3m
4Combine noodles, sauce, and basil2m
5Garnish and serve noodles3m

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⚡Critical stepBoil kettle and prepare pans

Prep • 3 min • Start 0m

Prep

⚡Critical stepCrumble and fry tempeh mince

Cooking • 6 min • Start 3m

Cooking

⚡Critical stepShred and add cavolo nero

Cooking • 3 min • Start 9m

Cooking

Boil and cook rice noodles

Cooking • 6 min • Start 3m • 3m slack

Cooking

⚡Critical stepCombine noodles, sauce, and basil

Cooking • 2 min • Start 12m

Cooking

⚡Critical stepGarnish and serve noodles

Finishing • 3 min • Start 14m

Finishing

Nutrition Information

Calories765 kcal

Protein30g

Fat19.2g

Carbs117g

Fibre15.8g

Salt2.6g

Step-by-Step Instructions

Boil kettle and prepare pans
3 min
Boil your kettle and take out a large saucepan and a large frying pan or wok.
Equipment: kettle, large saucepan, large frying pan or wok
Crumble and fry tempeh mince
6 min
Place your frying pan over a medium heat and add a drizzle of oil. While your pan heats up, crumble the tempeh into a mince. You can keep the texture rough and uneven, some big bits and some smaller will add a nice texture! Add the tempeh mince to the pan and fry until it's starting to turn golden, around 5 minutes.
Equipment: large frying pan or wok
Shred and add cavolo nero
3 min
Meanwhile, strip the leaves off the cavolo nero , roll them up tightly and finely shred. After the tempeh has had 5 minutes, add the cavolo nero to the pan and cook for a 2-3 minutes more. Add a dash of soy or salt and stir through.
Equipment: large frying pan or wok
Boil and cook rice noodles
6 min
Place your saucepan over a medium heat, pour boiling water into the pan from your kettle and add bring to the boil. Add the flat rice noodles and cook until tender but al dente, around 3-5 minutes. Watch them carefully and try them occasionally as rice noodles can overcook easily. Once al dente, drain the noodles, and rinse well under cold water. We recommend reserving some of the cooking water for the sauce later. Toss the noodles in a drizzle of oil to stop them sticking together.
Equipment: large saucepan, colander
Combine noodles, sauce, and basil
2 min
Pick the Thai basil leaves, then add these and one third of the sesame garlic sauce to the pan with the tempeh and cavolo nero . Cook for one minute, then add the cooked flat rice noodles and stir everything through for a further 30-60 seconds or until everything is cooked through and combined. Turn the pan off, then add the rest of the sesame garlic sauce and give everything a good stir. Add a little of your reserved noodle water to loosen if the sauce has reduced too much.
Equipment: large frying pan or wok
Garnish and serve noodles
3 min
Divide the stir fried noodles between serving bowls. Slice the red chilli and scatter over the top along with the sesame seed garnish and enjoy!
Equipment: serving bowls, knife, cutting board