Vietnamese Crispy Seitan & Lemongrass Noodle Soup with Charred Bok Choy

Name: Vietnamese Crispy Seitan & Lemongrass Noodle Soup with Charred Bok Choy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 150 g seitan strips; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 stalks lemongrass; 1 tbsp galangal root; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce; 1.5 tbsp coconut oil; 100 g rice noodles; 150 g baby bok choy; 30 g cashews; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro; 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves; 0.25 tsp chili flakes; to taste sea salt; to taste black pepper

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 1 · medium

Vegan

A vibrant Vietnamese-inspired broth-based dinner featuring pan-seared seitan strips infused with lemongrass and galangal, served over chewy rice noodles with charred bok choy, fresh herbs, and a tangy lime-ginger broth. Aromatic, satisfying, and completely plant-based.

Ingredients

150 g seitan strips
2 cups vegetable broth
2 stalks lemongrass
Two cups of something delicious
A generous pinch of patience
The secret ingredient
A splash of good olive oil
Fresh herbs, chopped

Instructions

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