HeartSong Retreat Recipes: Turmeric, Tomato and Coconut Curry with Udon Noodles

Turmeric, Tomato and Coconut Curry with Udon Noodles

HeartSong Retreat Recipes: Turmeric, Tomato and Coconut Curry with Udon Noodles

In the HeartSong kitchen...

We’ve been cooking up a rich, vibrant Turmeric, Tomato and Coconut Curry - served over thick udon noodles and packed with warming spices, zesty lime, and fresh herbs. This recipe is inspired by a favourite from Ixta Belfrage’s Mezcla, and we’ve given it a plant-based twist that works beautifully in our kitchen.

It’s gently spiced, deeply flavourful, and perfect for a relaxed weekend lunch or shared evening meal - the kind of nourishing, vibrant dish we love to cook and enjoy together during our HeartSong retreats.

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Turmeric, Tomato and Coconut Curry with Udon Noodles

Serves 4

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Ingredients

Sambal Curry Base:

• 4–6 mild red chili peppers

• 400g ripe tomatoes

• 20g fresh turmeric root (or 2 tsp ground turmeric)

• 1 tsp curry powder

• 20g fresh ginger root

• 6 garlic cloves

• 1 medium onion

• Zest of 2 limes

• 1 tsp salt

• Oil for frying the paste

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 12–15 fresh curry leaves (or 6–8 dried)

For the Curry:

• 400ml full-fat coconut milk

• 400ml water

• Juice of 2 limes

Protein / Main Ingredient:

• 400g extra-firm tofu, crumbled or cubed

Optional Vegetarian Additions:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained

• Roasted aubergine, thick slices

• Sautéed mushrooms (e.g. king oyster or shiitake)

• Pan-fried halloumi or paneer (if not vegan)

• 1 can white beans (e.g. cannellini or butter beans), drained

Udon Noodles:

• 400g thick udon noodles

• Salt for noodle water

To Serve:

• Cherry tomatoes, halved

• Fresh basil leaves

• Fresh coriander leaves

• Chopped chives

• Lime wedges

• Sesame seeds

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Method

1. Make the Sambal Curry Base
   Blend the chili peppers, tomatoes, turmeric, curry powder, ginger, garlic, onion, lime zest, and salt into a smooth paste.
   Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the paste and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until thick and fragrant. Stir in the maple syrup and curry leaves and cook for 1 minute more.

2. Finish the Curry
   Add the coconut milk, water, and lime juice to the sambal. Bring to a gentle simmer.

3. Add the Tofu (and Optional Additions)
   Gently add the tofu and simmer for 5 minutes. Avoid stirring too much so the tofu holds its shape.
   If using chickpeas, aubergine, mushrooms, or beans, add them now and heat through.

4. Cook the Udon Noodles
   Cook the udon noodles in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and divide between 4 serving bowls.

5. Assemble and Serve
   Top each bowl of noodles with tofu or your chosen additions. Ladle over the curry broth and finish with cherry tomatoes, herbs, sesame seeds, and lime wedges. Bon Appetit! 

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