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Turmeric Curry with Buckwheat Noodles

Turmeric Curry with Buckwheat Noodles

By: Lisa Guy

A vibrant turmeric curry with tofu, veggies, and buckwheat noodles — hearty, nourishing, and packed with bold, zesty flavour.


Servings

4

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe


Ingredients

  • Olive oil, for frying
  • 370g organic firm tofu, diced
  • 1 small head broccoli, chopped
  • ¼ head cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 medium red capsicum, sliced
  • 4 bunches bok choy
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ heaped cup Thai red curry paste
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 2 × 400g tins coconut milk
  • Handful fresh coriander, chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • Buckwheat noodles
  • Juice 1 large lime
  • Handful of toasted nuts (peanuts, almonds or cashews), roughly chopped
  • Lime wedges, to garnish

Method


  • Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the tofu, vegetables and garlic, sautéing for about 3 mins until slightly softened. Stir in the curry paste, turmeric and ginger and cook for 1 min. Pour in the coconut milk and add fresh coriander, then bring to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the packet instructions, then divide them between serving bowls.
  • Stir the lime juice into the curry just before serving.
  • Spoon the curry over the noodles, then top with fresh coriander, roughly chopped nuts and a wedge of lime.

  

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Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy is a respected Sydney-based naturopath, author and passionate foodie with 16 years of clinical experience. She runs a naturopathic clinic in Rose Bay called Art of Healing and is the founder of Bodhi Organic Tea.

Lisa is a great believer that good wholesome food is one of the greatest pleasures in life and the foundation of good health. Lisa encourages her clients to get back to eating what nature intended: good, clean, wholesome food that’s nutrient-rich and free from high levels of sugars, harmful fats, artificial additives and pesticides. Her aim is to change the way people eat, cook and think about food.

Lisa is an avid health writer, being a regular contributor to The Sunday Telegraph's Body and Soul, and leading magazines including WellBeing. Lisa is an author of five books to date, including My Goodness: all you need to know about children’s health and nutrition , Pregnancy Essentials, Heal Yourself, Listen to your Body and Healthy Skin Diet .

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