Simple Stir Fried Thai Noodles With Broccoli And Tofu Recipes

THAI STIR-FRIED NOODLES WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Boil the noodles in lightly salted water until al dente , leaning toward undercooked (you will be stir-frying them later, so avoid overcooking them now).
• Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, place all of the stir-fry sauce ingredients together in a cup or small bowl, and stir well to dissolve the sugar. Set aside.
• Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl around, then stir-fry the garlic, galangal or ginger, and shallot for 1 minute.
• Add the carrots plus 1 to 2 tablespoons of the stir-fry sauce. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, until the carrots soften slightly.
• Add the mushrooms , broccoli, and red pepper, plus 3 to 4 more tablespoons of the stir-fry sauce. Continue stir-frying until the mushrooms and red pepper soften and the broccoli turns bright green but is still crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the noodles plus the remaining stir-fry sauce. Using 2 utensils, lift and turn the noodles in the pan to combine with the vegetables. Stir-fry in this way for 3 to 5 more minutes, or until you are happy with the softness and texture of the noodles.
• During the last 1 minute of cooking time, fold in the bean sprouts.
• Taste-test the noodles, adding up to 1 more tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce if not salty or flavorful enough. If too salty for your taste or too sweet, add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon more lime juice. If too sour, add a little more sugar. More chile can be added if you prefer it spicier. Serve immediately in bowls or plates, topped with a sprinkling of fresh basil or coriander.

SIMPLE STIR-FRIED THAI NOODLES WITH BROCCOLI AND TOFU

Steps:

• 1. Boil water. Chop veggies while water boils. 2. Cook rice noodles according to package *Many rice noodles only need 1-2 minutes to cook, this particular brand took 5 minutes, so defer to package as rice noodles become horribly slimy when overcooked. 3. Sauté garlic in sesame oil. Add broccoli, bell peppers, and onions. Add water to pan if needed. 4. Once rice noodles are cooked, rinse, drain and set aside. Add soy sauce and sriracha to the veggie skillet and toss in cubed tofu. Stir to evenly coat with garlic, oil, soy sauce, and sriracha. 5. Finally, add noodles to the mixture. Add more oil/soy sauce if needed. Top with cilantro and serve. 1. Boil water. Chop veggies while water boils. 2. Cook rice noodles according to package *Many rice noodles only need 1-2 minutes to cook, this particular brand took 5 minutes, so defer to package as rice noodles become horribly slimy when overcooked. 3. Sauté garlic in sesame oil. Add broccoli, bell peppers, and onions. Add water to pan if needed. 4. Once rice noodles are cooked, rinse, drain and set aside. Add soy sauce and sriracha to the veggie skillet and toss in cubed tofu. Stir to evenly coat with garlic, oil, soy sauce, and sriracha. 5. Finally, add noodles to the mixture. Add more oil/soy sauce if needed. Top with cilantro and serve.
• 1. Boil water. Chop veggies while water boils. 2. Cook rice noodles according to package *Many rice noodles only need 1-2 minutes to cook, this particular brand took 5 minutes, so defer to package as rice noodles become horribly slimy when overcooked. 3. Sauté garlic in sesame oil. Add broccoli, bell peppers, and onions. Add water to pan if needed. 4. Once rice noodles are cooked, rinse, drain and set aside. Add soy sauce and sriracha to the veggie skillet and toss in cubed tofu. Stir to evenly coat with garlic, oil, soy sauce, and sriracha. 5. Finally, add noodles to the mixture. Add more oil/soy sauce if needed. Top with cilantro and serve.

STIR-FRIED TOFU, THAI-STYLE

Steps:

• Cut tofu in half widthwise. Keep the pieces stacked and cut lengthwise into thirds (creates 6 rectangles), and then cut the tofu horizontally (slicing parallel to work surface) into quarters to create 24 cubes, each about 1 inch. Press the tofu. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, curry paste, and coconut milk until blended; set aside.
• In a large, nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add the tofu and sear without moving until the cubes have browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully turn the tofu and sear other side until browned, about 2 minutes more. Turn and sear a third side, again for about 2 minutes. Remove tofu to a plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat. Add the broccoli, red pepper, 3 tablespoons of water, and salt to taste; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are almost tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Return tofu to the skillet and stir in the sauce. Cook to heat and blend flavors, about 1 minute. Serve immediately, garnishing each portion with basil, cilantro, mint, and peanuts.

NOODLES WITH STIR-FRIED TOFU AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut tofu into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Dry by blotting between layers of paper towels or, preferably, clean tea towels.
• Cut blotted tofu into 1/2 inch dice.
• Cook noodles according to package directions and drain.
• Heat oil in a wok or extra large skillet.
• With heat on medium high, stir fry tofu until golden on most sides.
• Remove from pan.
• Combine broccoli with 1/4 cup of water in the pan.
• Cover and steam until tender crisp.
• Add tofu, cooked noodles and stir fry sauce to pan.
• Toss gently until well coated.
• Cook until heated through.

NOODLES WITH STIR-FRIED TOFU AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Blot well between several layers of paper towel or clean tea-towels, then cut into 1/2-inch dice.
• Cook the noodles according to package directions and drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a stir-fry pan, wok, or extra-large skillet. Add the tofu and stir-fry over medium-high heat until golden on most sides; transfer to a plate.
• Combine the broccoli and about 1/4 cup of water in the stir-fry pan. Cover and steam until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
• Add the tofu and cooked noodles to the pan along with the stir-fry sauce. Toss gently and thoroughly. Continue to cook just until everything is heated through, and serve.
• Menu
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• nutrition information
• Calories: 393
• Total Fat: 13g
• Protein: 16g
• Carbohydrate: 52g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 375mg