Vegan Tom Kha Gai with tofu

Tofu:

• 200gr7 oz. tofu (solid)
• 2tspcornstarch
• 1tspgarlic powder
• 1/2tspturmeric
• 1/2tspsalt
• Pepper
• 2Tbspsesame oil

Soup:

• 2stems lemongrass
• 3-4cm2“ galangal
• 4kaffir lime leaves
• 600ml2.5 cups coconut milk (full-fat)
• 200ml3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 3Tbspvegan fish sauce
• Vegetables like okra corncob, edamame
• Pinchof cane sugar
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• 1pack of glass noodles 100 gr/3.5 oz.
• sesame
• fresh cilantro
• Chili lime for decoration

Tofu

1. Dry the tofu a little and dice it
2. Mix with all herbs and roast all sides crispy in sesame oil
3. Cook the glass noodles according to the packet instructions and place them aside

Soup

1. Slice the lemongrass and smash it a little using a knife
2. Slice the galangal
3. Put 400 ml (1 ½ cups) coconut milk, vegetable broth, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chili (as much as you like) and 2 Tbsp fish sauce in a pot
4. Let it boil and then simmer at low heat for 5-10 minutes
5. Dice the vegetables, add them and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft
6. Now add the remaining coconut milk and season with lime juice, sugar and fish sauce
7. Add glass noodles and tofu to the soup
8. Serve it in bowls and decorate it with sesame, fresh chili, cilantro and limes