December 25, 2007

Noodles With Fried Tofu

Noodles With Fried Tofu
The Complete Asian Cookbook

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Serves 4

100 g (3.5 oz) deep fried tofu puffs (you buy premade)
2 tbsp oil
1 onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into squares
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
.75 cup (4 oz) small chunks pineapple
500 g (1 lb) thin Hokkein noodles, separated
.25 cup (2 fluid oz) pineapple juice
.25 cup (2 fluid oz) Hoisin sauce
.25 cup (.5 oz) roughly chopped fresh coriander/cilantro

1. Slice the tofu puffs into three, then cut each slice into two or three pieces.
2. Heat the wok until very hot, add the oil and stir-fry the onion and bell pepper for 1-2 minutes, or until beginning to soften. Add the garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 1 minutes, then add the tofu and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add the pineapple chunks and noodles and toss until the mixture is combined and heated through. Add the pineapple juice, hoisin sauce, and chopped coriander and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving:
Protein 10 g; Fat 15 g; Carbohydrate 65 g; Dietary Fiber 3.5 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; 435 cal.

Posted by cheryl at December 25, 2007 02:49 PM