Ginger Noodles With Tofu Recipes

NOODLES WITH TOFU

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the jalapeno; set aside.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side; transfer to a cutting board. Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook, stirring, until slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon water and a few grinds of pepper to the skillet. Cook until the mushrooms soften, about 2 minutes. Quarter each piece of tofu and transfer to a bowl; add the mushrooms and 2 tablespoons of the vinegar mixture and toss. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs, adding the broccolini during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse under cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Add the sesame oil; toss to coat.
• Divide the noodles and broccolini among bowls. Top with the tofu, mushrooms and sprouts and drizzle with the remaining jalapeno-vinegar mixture. Sprinkle with the scallions.

GARLIC GINGER TOFU

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute. Add tofu to the pan with tamari, and stir to coat. Cover, and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Squeeze lime juice over tofu before serving.

SESAME-CRUSTED TOFU WITH GINGERY NOODLES

Steps:

• Tip the beaten egg onto a plate and coat the tofu in it. On a plate, mix the cornflour, sesame seeds and seasoning and dip the tofu pieces into it. Set aside.
• Heat the wok and add 2 tbsp of the oil, plus the carrots, and stir-fry until tender, adding a few splashes of water if they start to stick. Add the chilli, garlic, ginger and most of the spring onions, and fry for a few more mins. Meanwhile, cook the noodles following pack instructions, drain, then toss into the vegetables, along with the syrup and soy.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan. Carefully shallow-fry the tofu pieces, a few mins each side, until golden. Remove and drain on kitchen paper. Scatter with the remaining spring onions and serve with the noodles and a little extra soy sauce, if you like.

GINGER TOFU AND NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium hot and place tofu on a square of foil. Brush with the honey and grill until crispy on outside. (about 10 mins).
• Allow tofu to cool and cut into small chunks 1cm x 1cm and set aside.
• heat the oil and fry the pepper for 3 mins, add mushrooms and fry for a further 3 minutes.
• Add stock, ginger and soy and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add noodles and simmer for 5 mins or until soft, add spinach and tofu and cook for a further minute.

GINGER NOODLES WITH TOFU

Steps:

• Season the tofu with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon ginger and the sesame oil.
• In a large pot, bring 4 quarts salted water and the remaining ginger to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 cups of cooking water. Return the pasta to the pot.
• Meanwhile blanche the broccoli.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. dd the tofu in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Repeat turning until all sides are browned. Transfer cooked tofu to a plate.
• Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned about 5 minutes.
• Add the broccoli, mushrooms, ginger-soy mixture and reserved pasta water to the pasta and toss to coat. Divide the pasta and broth among 4 bowls. Top with tofu.

PEANUT NOODLES WITH GINGERED VEGETABLES AND TOFU

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and stir 30 seconds. Add broccoli, carrot and celery and sauté 5 minutes. Add white parts of green onions, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper and Sherry and sauté until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes longer. Add tofu and stir gently until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place spaghetti in large bowl. Add Chinese Peanut Sauce and toss to coat. Transfer to platter. Top with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with peanuts and chopped green parts of green onions.

GINGERY TOFU RAMEN BOWLS

Steps:

• Halve tofu horizontally, then again crosswise. Wrap in paper towels and weigh down between two plates to release liquid, 10 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, scallions, and ginger. Cook ramen in boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and run under cold water.
• In a large bowl, whisk nut butter with half of tamari mixture; toss with ramen and set aside. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add tofu; cook, flipping once, until very crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Discard oil in skillet and pour rest of tamari mixture to skillet. Cook until thickened slightly, 2 minutes. Return tofu to skillet; turn to coat. Slice tofu; serve over ramen with cucumbers, more scallion, chili oil, and nuts.