You'll need:
Wide rice noodles (or any noodles of your choice) - cooked according to package instructions
2 cups hot water
1/3 red onion - diced
1.5 Tbsp crushed garlic
1.5 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon no chicken base
2 Tbsp fresh lemongrass - chopped
3 thai chili peppers - diced
1/3 packet your favorite plant-based ground 'beef'
1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms
1.5 tsp Chinese 5 spice seasoning
2.5 Tbsp Tahini
A handful of fresh Kale leaves
Fresh scallions - chopped
Fresh Thai basil
Sprinkle of ground black pepper
Sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes
Make it:
To a nonstick sauté pan on medium heat, add 1/2 cup hot water, onions, and garlic
Allow to sauté for a couple minutes until onions are a little translucent
Add chopped lemongrass and Thai chili peppers and mix well
Stir in plant-based 'beef' crumbles. Let it cook for some time to allow the 'beef' to fully thaw in the pan
Add mushrooms and stir to combine
Stir in 5 spice seasoning
Next, add tahini and thin with 1.5 cups of hot water to allow it to fully dissolve
Taste and adjust seasonings as desired
Cover with lid and allow to cook on medium low heat for about 3 more minutes
Pour over cooked noodles
Garnish with scallions, fresh basil leaves, ground black pepper and red pepper flakes
Serve while hot and enjoy :-)