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Spicy Miso Pasta with 5-Spice Tofu Crumble

This asian-fusion creamy, umami and spicy pasta dish is the perfect easy meal, topped with an easy 5-spice crispy tofu crumble.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Keyword: pasta recipes, tofu, tofu recipes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

5-spice Tofu Crumble

  • 200g extra firm tofu
  • 1/2 tbsp chili flavoured oil sub chili oil / sesame oil
  • pinch hing sub 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp 5-spice powder
  • 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp sambal or chili paste
  • more olive oil to get it crispy

Spicy Miso Pasta

  • 150 g silken tofu
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 1-2 tsp sambal or chili paste
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp mushroom seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup pasta water to blend
  • 2 servings pasta about 100g dry pasta
  • 1 cup shimeji mushrooms
  • 2 stalks scallions

Instructions

  • Drain excess water from your tofu and crumble it. Add chili oil to a pan and add the crumbled tofu.
  • Add all your sauces and seasoning and pan fry until crispy. Add more oil if needed.
  • Boil pasta according to package instructions. I used linguine!
  • To a blender, add silken tofu, miso pasta, sambal, rice wine vinegar, mushroom seasoning, pasta water and blend until smooth.
  • To a pan, add shimeji mushrooms and saute until cooked. Chop up and add the white part of scallions.
  • Add in your pasta, sauce and more pasta water if required. Cook for a few minutes.
  • Serve creamy pasta with 5-spice tofu crumble and chopped spring onions. Enjoy!