Description
Easy Sesame Ginger Tofu Noodles That Satisfy Every Craving
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz firm tofu (pressed)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 8 oz rice noodles (or soba noodles)
- 2 stalks scallions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (sprinkled)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (or basil, optional)
Instructions
- Press Tofu: Wrap a block of firm tofu in paper towels, place a heavy pan on top, and press for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture for crisp frying.
- Sear Tofu: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add cubed tofu, and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Cook Noodles: In a pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles for 5 minutes or until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Mix Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Toss Noodles: Return noodles to the skillet over low heat, pour in sauce and crispy tofu, and gently toss for 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Divide noodles into bowls, sprinkle sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh herbs on top, then enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg