Tofu

This salty, traditional Chinese seasoning is the product of fermented crops

Tempeh, a protein-rich block of fermented soybeans, is a beloved ingredient in Indonesian cooking. On the island of Lombok you’ll find it used in everything — even desserts

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 15 mins 140g soba noodles300g fresh or frozen podded edamame beans4 spring onions, shredded300g beansprouts1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthways, deseeded and sliced1

By Francesca Bonadonna (plantifullybasedblog.com) Serves 2 | Prep 15 mins plus marinating | Cook 30 mins FOR THE MARINATED TOFU 454g super-firm tofu3 tbsp vegan yoghurt2-3 sprigs of chopped fresh dill

Ingredients (Serves 4) 2 tbs coconut oil2 onions, diced2 garlic cloves, grated25 g fresh ginger, grated1 tsp chilli flakes1 tsp turmeric350 g pork, diced400 ml coconut milk2 tsp fish sauce100 g cavolo

Yes, we like to ‘cheat’ too – and by that, we mean using excellent ready-made products to take speedy shortcuts. Whip up these delicious meals when you don’t fancy hours in the kitchen...