Quick Sesame Noodles With Five Spice Tofu Cucumber Radish Recipes

SESAME NOODLES WITH TOFU

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add soba noodles and cook per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Place a large saute pan over medium heat, add olive oil, add tofu and saute on each side until browned and crispy.
• Add the broccoli to the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
• Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl and add to the pan. Stri and cook for 2 minutes. Add the noodles and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

FIVE SPICE TOFU WITH SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Slice the block of tofu into 1/2-inch slabs. Lay some paper towels or a clean tea towel on a flat surface, and place the slabs side by side on top of the paper towels. Cover with another layer of paper towels, then place a cutting board on top of the tofu, and stack a bunch of heavy cans or pots or whatever you can safely balance on the cutting board. Let the tofu drain for at least 15-30 minutes.
• Whisk together the hoisin, rice vinegar and five spice powder until combined. Set aside.
• Make the sesame noodles according to recipe instructions here.
• Remove the paper towels and slice the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat the oil in a large non-stick sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and sauté for 8-10 minutes, flipping and tossing the tofu every 2 or so minutes, until it is crispy and browned. Remove pan from heat, add hoisin sauce, and toss until combined.
• Serve the sesame noodles topped with the tofu (plus any extra veggies you might like to add), sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and thinly-sliced green onions for garnish. Enjoy!!