How To Make Sesame-Crusted Tofu with Gingery Noodles
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 14 oz tofu, pressed and drained
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
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In a shallow dish, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Mix well.
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Cut tofu into 1/2-inch thick slices and place them in the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
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In the meantime, cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove tofu from the marinade and coat each slice with sesame seeds.
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Fry tofu slices in the hot oil until crispy and golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
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In the same skillet, add broccoli and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
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Add the cooked rice noodles to the skillet and pour in the remaining marinade. Toss everything together until well coated.
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Serve the sesame-crusted tofu on top of the gingery noodles, garnished with green onions.
Nutrition
- Calories : 360kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Sodium : 1378mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 46g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 10g
- Protein : 13g
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