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Lemongrass Noodle Bowl With Mock Duck

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Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 10 oz cans mock duck (or equivalent amount homemade seitan)
  • 8 oz vermicelli rice noodles

Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup shallot chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon agave syrup
  • A few dashes fresh black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or canola oil)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon grass sliced
  • Juice of one lime

Broth:

  • 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or canola oil)
  • 2 inch nub ginger thinly sliced (no need to peel)
  • 6 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 large white onion roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons lemongrass sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or equivalent bullion)
  • 6 cups water
  • Juice of one lime

To serve:

  • Sriracha hot sauce
  • Thinly sliced red onion
  • Thinly sliced red pepper
  • Lots of fresh mint
  • Lots of fresh cilantro
  • Limes wedges
  • (See other suggestions above)

Instructions
 

  • First prep the marinade. Toss everything into a small food processor (Magic Bullet works perfect) and puree until relatively smooth.
  • Remove mock duck from the cans and give em a little squeeze over the sink to drain some of the moisture. Place in a bowl and smother in the marinade. Let marinate for about an hour, turning a couple of times to keep everything evenly coated.
  • Now prepare the broth.
  • Preheat a stock pot over medium heat. Dry toast the coriander seeds for about 3 minutes, until they’re fragrant and a few shades darker. Add the onion, garlic and ginger and saute for about 15 minutes. Add the lemongrass, salt, broth and water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower to a simmer for about 30 more minutes, or until everything else is done. When done, strain in a fine mesh strainer (remember to have a large bowl underneath obviously) and return to the pot to keep warm. Squeeze in the juice of a lime.
  • Now prepare your noodles according to package directions. Once they are ready, drain and rinse under cold water and set aside. It’s okay if they’re at room temp.
  • In the meantime, this is a good time to prep all your veggies and accoutrement.
  • Now prepare the mock duck.
  • Preheat a large pan (preferably cast iron) over medium heat. Drizzle a little peanut oil in the pan. Saute mock duck for about 10 minutes, until nicely browned. Oh, and if you like things spicy, add a big pinch red pepper flakes while sauteing.

Prepare bowls:

  • Place 1/4 of the noodles into a large bowl. Pour in broth. Tuck fresh herbs and veggies all over. Top with mock duck. Serve with a fork or chopstick and a large spoon.
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