Spicy Gochu Noodle Soup

Prep Time: 30 min

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

2-3 cloves garlic

1.5 inch piece of ginger

Handful of lemongrass or 1 tbsp paste

1-2 shallots (optional)

3-4 kaffir lime leaves

1 tbsp chilli paste or sauce of choice (I used gochujang)

1 tsp Rice vinegar

1 tsp Sesame oil

1 tbsp Soy sauce

Vegetables of choice (mushrooms, broccoli, baby corn work well)

250g Tofu

Rice noodles

Chilli oil for garnish (optional)

Directions:

In a pot sauté the ginger, garlic, lemongrass and shallots for a couple of minutes and then add in your chilli sauce, sauté for a couple more minutes and top with 500-600ml of water. Let it simmer for a few mins and then add in your vegetables, soy sauce, a pinch of salt, vinegar and kaffir lime leaves and tofu. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Once done, remove the lid, add in boiled rice noodles, stir well, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and spoon into bowls. Top with chopped spring onions and chilli oil before you serve.