7 Viral Recipes That Actually Work. (easy, Vegan & Life Changing)

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This video features my take on 7 (more or less) viral recipes. Ideas I’ve found on instagram and been meaning to try for MONTHS. The viral creamy mapo tofu udon, whipped date coffee, homemade tteokkochi, nutella rolls, lazy meals and more! All made vegan.

⭐INGREDIENTS + NOTES⭐

intro 0:00

#1 My Creamy Mapo Tofu Udon 1:01

for the crumbles:
200g firm tofu (7oz)
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 generous pinch of salt
1 dash garlic powder
1 tbsp veg oil for frying
2-3 tsp chili bean paste (toban djan) or to taste depending on spice level
1 splash or 2-3 tbsp coconut milk
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp chili crisp oil, or to taste

for the tofu sauce:
300g silken tofu (10.5oz)
1-2 tsp white miso paste
pinch of salt
1 tsp white wine vinegar/rice vinegar/lemon juice
2-3 tbsp coconut milk (or oat milk)

1-2 serving noodles (i did 200g fresh udon noodles (7oz))
top with sesame seeds, spring onion, extra chili oil

→ serves 1-2
inspired by: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTDn4GkjzTy/

#2 Korean Rice Cake Skewers 3:17

500g rice cakes (tteok) (1.1 pounds)
~ 500ml frying oil (2 cups)
~50g sugar to dip these in (¼ cup)

for the sauce:
1 tbsp gochujang (or to taste)
1 ½ tbsp ketchup
2 tsp maple syrup
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
¼ tsp garlic powder

→ yields ~6 skewers

inspired by: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVQ_iFdjqcZ/

#3 Chickpea Cucumber Salad 6:18

for the dressing:
2 heaping tbsp crunchy natural peanut butter
juice of 1 lime or 1 1/4 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1-2 tsp crispy chili oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 splash warm water
salt, to taste

3/4 cucumber
1 can chickpeas (400g = 14oz) (weight before draining)
salt, to taste
spring onion
sesame seeds

→ serves 1-2

inspired by: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVIVVo1jExH/

#4 Broth-y Rice Bowl 7:43

300g tofu (medium to soft firmness) (10.5oz)
1 small to medium bok choy
1-2 handfuls small mushrooms
½ tsp veg broth powder
flavour packets from 1 instant noodle packet
2 ½ cups warm water (625ml)
1 tbsp soy sauce

The Sauce I forgot – Mix:
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1.5 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp maple syrup or sugar
2 green onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
→ add over the cooked tofu coming straight from the oven

serve with 2 servings sticky rice

→ serves 2

inspired by: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT_4m2_jYw8/

#5 Date Dalgona Iced Latte 10:00

3-4 deglet noor dates (buy the ones with pits, they taste better)
1 ⅓ cups non dairy milk of choice, i did oat barista (330ml)
generous pinch of salt

for the coffee:
3 tbsp instant coffee granules
3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp hot water

ice cubes for serving

→ 2 servings

inspired by: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVBH5SzjCtz/

#6 Vegan Nutella Rolls 12:18

130 non dairy milk (½ cup plus 1 tsp)
4 tbsp sugar
2 tsp dry active yeast

280g all purpose flour (2 ⅓ cups)
⅔ tsp salt
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
50g vegan butter (3 ½ tbsp)
1 tsp vanilla or LOTS of vanilla aroma drops
2 ½ tbsp apple sauce

PLUS 1-2 tbsp flour for the surface, and 1 tsp vegan butter / oil for your hands when kneading

6 tbsp vegan nutella / chocolate hazelnut spread for the filling
2-3 tbsp oat cream for the top
another 3-6 tbsp vegan nutella for the top

→ yields 6 big rolls (they’re so good my god)

inspired by: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVHHF39CLzc/

#7 Date Hearts 16:10

10 dates (buy pitted ones)
10 almonds
100g semi sweet chocolate
optional toppings: baking glitter, sugar pearls etc

→ yields 10 hearts

inspired by: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVL0_uGDcib/

Music used:
Intro by Tiffany Day https://open.spotify.com/track/5PYrRnaRsCOOE0c65L4y2M?si=5d8ebb2e2bfc44d4
Flipsum: https://soundcloud.com/flipsum
Metz Music: https://www.youtube.com/@metzmusic1657
Raifiki Music: https://www.youtube.com/@rafikimusicc
Trees and Lucy: https://open.spotify.com/album/2bENSZzZlXX2jdpSqr2YXz?si=I5HaihN4SQ6gIRO_S6loZw