Seared sesame tofu with noodle salad

Name: Seared sesame tofu with noodle salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 400g pack firm tofu; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 red chilli seeded and chopped; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp caster sugar; 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice wine vinegar; 200g Chinese egg noodles; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 4 spring onions finely chopped

Published: February 18, 2015 at 9:42 AM

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Serves 2

Easy

Total time: 30 mins

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A great vegetarian alternative to a Chinese takeaway, the sesame seeds and red chilli liven up this tofu dish. According to the Chinese, the noodles give longevity, bonus!

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Ingredients

Nutrition

400g pack firm tofu
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 red chilli

seeded and chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp caster sugar
2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice wine vinegar
200g Chinese egg noodles
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 spring onions

finely chopped

Nutrition: per serving

kcal427
fat16.5g
carbs52.5g
fibre2.2g
protein20.5g
salt4.16g

Method

step 1

Wrap the tofu in heavy layers of kitchen paper then press gently to remove as much excess water as possible. Repeat a couple of times. Slice the tofu in half horizontally into 2 flat pieces. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
step 2

Mix the chilli with the soy, sugar, vinegar and one tablespoon of water. Cook the noodles in salted boiling water until al dente and drain.
step 3

Heat a frying pan with the sesame oil until very hot. Sear the tofu for about 2 minutes each side or until golden and crisp. Put the noodles on two plates, top with the tofu and pour the dressing over both. Finish with the spring onions.

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