Stir-Fried Noodles with Fresh and Baked Tofu

Name: Stir-Fried Noodles with Fresh and Baked Tofu
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 large broccoli, the head cut into florets, the stem peeled and sliced; 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 59 milliliters coarsely chopped cilantro plus long, pretty sprigs for garnish; 1 Tbsp heaping tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 Tbsp heaping tablespoon chopped ginger; 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and diced; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 3 Tbsps hoisin or oyster sauce; 3 Tbsps roasted peanut oil; 1 Tbsp rice wine or sherry; 4 servings Salt; 1 bunch scallions, including the firm greens, cut into 1-inch lengths; 6 shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, thinly sliced; 113 grams snow peas, trimmed; 2 Tbsps soy sauce; 59 milliliters stock or water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 Tbsps tamari; 1 carton firm tofu, drained and cut into large cubes; 2 chunks baked tofu, thinly sliced; 227 grams package Chinese wide-cut egg noodles; 1 red or yellow bell pepper, cut into narrow strips, then halved

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Stir-Fried Noodles with Fresh and Baked Tofu a try. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This dairy free and pescatarian recipe has 498 calories, 24g of protein, and 15g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up oyster sauce, tamari, wide-cut egg noodles, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Mix the sauce ingredients together and set aside.

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Sauce

Bring a pot of water to boil for the noodles and tofu. Reduce it to a simmer, add the cubed tofu and simmer gently for 4 minutes. Lift out the tofu with a strainer and set aside. Return the water to a boil, add the noodles and cook until tender-firm, following the package directions.

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Pasta

Water

Tofu

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Sieve

Pot

Drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil and set aside.

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Water

Cooking Oil

Set a wok or skillet over high heat.

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Frying Pan

Wok

Add the remaining oil, swirl it around. When hot, add the ginger, garlic, chile, and baked tofu. Stir-fry around. When hot, add the ginger, garlic, chile, and baked tofu. Stir-fry for 1 minute, then add onion, mushrooms, broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots. Season with a few pinches of salt and stir-fry, rapidly tossing the vegetables in their pan, for 3 minutes.

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Bell Pepper

Vegetable

Mushrooms

Broccoli

Carrot

Garlic

Ginger

Chili Pepper

Onion

Salt

Tofu

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Now add the snow peas, scallions, and boiled tofu. Stir-fry for 1 minute more, then add the noodles and the sauce. Reduce the heat, toss so that everything is evenly mingled, then cover and cook until the noodles are heated through, a matter of just a few minutes. Turn onto a large platter and garnish with sprigs of cilantro.

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Green Onions