Sunday, March 7, 2010

Tofu and Noodles

I don't know why, but I seem to have such difficulty with meals on Meat Free Monday. First I couldn't poach an egg, this time I just flat out failed to read and follow the directions on a package of rice noodles and then basically destroyed the tofu. Oh well. It tasted good and that's what matters! The recipe is a modified (read, easier) version of a recipe I found on recipe.com. Also, why does everything stir fried or Asian have to have so many freaking ingredients? Maybe this is why I don't excel at this style of cooking. Wow. Who would make this recipe after reading this intro? I swear it tasted good though, despite my efforts at destroying it.


Tofu and Noodles
1/2 package pad thai rice noodles (Folks, these need to soak for 30 minutes. I thought I'd put this up front so that you don't screw up like me!)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tblsp Rice wine vinegar
1 tblsp ketchup
1/4" grated fresh ginger
salt
1 tblsp garlic and hot pepper sauce
2 tblsp peanut oil
block extra firm tofu, drained and sliced
1/2 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bunch broccolini, chopped
handful peanuts, chopped
bunch cilantro, chopped
Soak the noodles for 30 minutes. Mix ingredients from soy sauce through hot pepper sauce in a small bowl. Heat peanut oil in a stir fry pan over high heat. Add tofu and lightly brown. Add onion, garlic, and broccolini and cook until onions are tender. Add sauce and let bubble for a minute. Add noodles and stir to combine. Let cook until noodles are tender. Toss peanuts with noodles. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.

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