Vegan Fishball Noodles

Dive into a bowl of comforting and flavorful *Vegan Fishball Noodles*, a plant-based twist on the classic Southeast Asian dish. This recipe features homemade vegan "fishballs" crafted from firm tofu, nori sheets, and chickpea flour, delivering an umami-packed bite reminiscent of ocean flavors. Simmered in a fragrant broth infused with ginger and vegan fish sauce, these tender tofu balls pair perfectly with silky rice noodles and vibrant toppings like fresh cilantro, scallions, and crunchy bean sprouts. Ready in under an hour, this wholesome and satisfying dish is perfect for vegans and noodle lovers alike. Don't forget to squeeze a wedge of lime for a zesty finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 g Firm tofu
• 2 sheets Nori sheets
• 50 g Chickpea flour
• 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Vegan fish sauce
• 250 g Rice noodles
• 1 liter Vegetable broth
• 10 g Ginger (sliced)
• 2 pieces Scallions (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 50 g Bean sprouts
• 1 piece Lime (cut into wedges)

Directions

Step 1

Drain the firm tofu and press it to remove excess water. Crumble it into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Cut the nori sheets into small pieces and add them to the bowl with the crumbled tofu.

Step 3

Add chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well until a firm consistency is achieved. If it’s too dry, add a little water, one tablespoon at a time.

Step 4

Form the mixture into small balls, roughly the size of a golf ball, to create the 'fishballs'.

Step 5

In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a gentle boil. Add ginger slices and vegan fish sauce for depth of flavor.

Step 6

Lower the heat and add the tofu balls into the simmering broth. Let them cook for about 10 minutes.

Step 7

Meanwhile, prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

Step 8

Add rice noodles into bowls, then ladle the hot broth and tofu balls over the noodles.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped scallions, fresh cilantro, and bean sprouts.

Step 10

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra citrus kick.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1733.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1155.8

Total Fat 22.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5961.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.2g	0%
Total Sugars 28.3g
Protein 68.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 569.5mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 3262.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.0%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 60.7%