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Spicy Tofu Noodle Stir Fry
A quick and savory Japanese-inspired noodle dish featuring pan-seared tofu and a variety of spices.
⏱25 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 block (14 oz) tofudrained and cut into small cubes
- ●8 oz unique noodlesrice noodles or soba noodles work well
- ●1/4 cup bitterbitter melon or dark leafy greens such as kale
- ●2 tbsp japanese rice vinegaror to taste
- ●1 tbsp soy sauceor to taste
- ●1 tsp grated gingeroptional
- ●1 tsp sesame oiloptional
- ●1 tsp sugaroptional
- ●1/4 tsp red pepper flakesor to taste
- ●to taste salt
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Instructions
- 1
1. Cook noodles according to package instructions.
- 2
2. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
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3. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
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4. Add tofu and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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5. Remove tofu from skillet and set aside.
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6. In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
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7. Add bitter and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
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8. Add cooked noodles to skillet and toss with bitter and sauce.
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9. Return tofu to skillet and toss to combine.
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10. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.