Spicy Tom Yum Coconut Noodles

  

 

 

  

Who's ready for an insanely delicious comfort food recipe that tingles the tastebuds, warms the insides and satisfies our cravings for a rich bowl of creamy pasta without all the calories and carbs?

Enter this raw vegan (yes, it's deliciously warm) version of one of StyleNectar's most popular dishes ever, Tom Yum Soup.   I've been wanting to share this raw vegan twist on this hit recipe for such a long time and after testing it over and over to be sure it was perfect, it's finally here!

Spicy Tom Yum Coconut Noodles prove once again that amazing, complex flavor, full-bodied hearty pasta decadence and our highest potential health, happiness and beauty are not mutually exclusive!  As I always say, it's easy to prepare delicious food that tastes amazing- however, that's not enough for me.  If it doesn't make US look and feel as amazing as it tastes, it doesn't make the StyleNectar cut.

 

 

This is my submission to Tinned Tomatoes & Lisa's Kitchen No Croutons Required & Bookmarked Recipes Challenge, Fuss Free Flavours, & Ren Behan's + Feedingboys' Simple & in Season.

 

In this luxurious upgrade to the original non-vegetarian recipe, I was able to increase the coconut milk as the recipe no longer relied on animal product, thus taking the creamy rich factor off the charts!  Next, I increased the shiitakes for double the fabulous meaty texture.  And the piece de resistance, to soak up all that spicy Tom Yum decandence, oodles of perfectly al dente kelp noodles!  Fresh garlic, ginger, chilis and lime and few tweaks to replace the chicken stock and fish sauce to season everything up perfectly, and a star was born!  Hey, don't take my word for it, just ask Jim who is in heaven right now gnoshing this down :)

If you haven't tried Kelp Noodles this is definitely your lucky day.  These mineral rich babies, miraculously, have almost zero calories and when prepared properly, taste & feel exactly like pasta.  They soak up the flavors of any dish they're paired with for that luxurious high-carb affect and NONE of the downside!  Coconut milk and shiitakes are both immune boosting powerhouses and the addition of anti-inflammatory ginger, cleansing cilantro and circulation-enhancing chilis take this bowl of deliciousness into true superfood heaven.

Another high-vibe, living foods recipe packed with energy, antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and everything we need to stay healthy.  Filled with life force, love and the simplicity I'm learning is the foundation to everything exquisite. 

Enjoy :)

 

Recipe for Spicy Tom Yum Coconut Noodles (Serves 2-3)

Ingredients

• 2 cups "no-chicken" or vegetable stock
• 1 stalk fresh lemongrass thinly sliced into rounds
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger root thinly sliced
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp thinly sliced medium-heat red chili pepper + extra for garnish (seed & devein for less heat)
• 12 oz kelp noodles, rinsed and drained
• 1 or 2 strips wakame seaweed chopped into 2 inch pieces
• 2 cups thinly sliced shitake mushrooms
• 2 cups raw coconut milk** (or feel free to sub 1 can FULL FAT coconut milk in a pinch)
• 1 Tbsp raw miso paste
• 1 Tbsp raw honey
• 1 tsp coconut aminos or tamari
• 1 1/2 - 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice or to taste + small lime wedges for garnish (remember, don't add lime before bringing to a simmer or it goes sour!)
• 4 Tbsp freshly chopped cilantro, 1/2 reserved for garnish

Method

1. In a large pot combine the first 6 ingredients (veg stock through wakame)and bring to a light steam or baby bottle temperature to keep raw. Turn off heat, cover with a tight lid and let steep for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Alternatively, if you don't care about it being raw, bring to a simmer, then simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add shitakes and coconut milk and bring back to a light steam/baby bottle temperature.
3. Whisk in remaining ingredients, garnish with extra cilantro, a few slices of red chili & lime wedges and relish in comfort food bliss! 

 

** Raw Coconut Milk:  I blend 2 cups raw, thai baby coconut meat with 1/2-3/4 cup (adjust depending on thickness you want) raw thai baby coconut water (Whole Foods sells both raw coconut meat & raw coconut water frozen or crack open your own), 1 Tbsp raw coconut butter & an optional 1 tbsp Tocotrienols (aka my fav non GMO sunflower lecithen) to help emulsify & voila, instant raw coconut milk. Store extra in ice-cube trays in freezer for smoothies.

Enjoy :)

 

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 Juliane

 

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Comments

[Bonnie Phillips]

Oh my goodness! This looks incredible. Making this weekend as soon as I get my kelp noodles. Thank you for your beautiful blog & amazing recipes. There really is no one out there doing what you are- delicious, beautiful & make us look & feel the same. priceless :)

[Dan]

I'm going to love this recipe. Looking forward to trying it this weekend. I want to eat the pictures. Haha

[juliane porter]

Thank you so much Bonnie! What lovely and kind compliments. I have to say, I feel the same way- nothing better than eating the most beautiful high-vibe food that makes us feel amazing inside and out. It's lovely to hear from you. Look forward to seeing you at StyleNectar again soon. Have a wonderful day :)

Love,
Juliane

[juliane porter]

Haha! Thank you Dan! You and me both. When I'm writing my posts I'm literally drooling over my computer screen :) Let me know when you make it and have an amazing weekend!
Much love,
Juliane

[Jacqueline Meldrum]

I could only choose one recipe for No Croutons Required, so I chose this one. Looks great! Thanks for submitting it to No Croutons Required festive round. The roundup is now live