Description
A delightful Indo-Chinese dish of spicy ginger garlic chili noodles with tofu and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ounces firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 4 oz ramen noodles (2 packets)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 inch ginger, chopped
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons white onion or green onion
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sambal oelek or chili garlic sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 3/4 cup water
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Press and cube the tofu, then set aside.
- Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a skillet and sauté the tofu until golden, about 7-9 minutes.
- In a food processor, combine garlic, ginger, green chili, and onion, then pulse until finely chopped. Set aside and pulse bell peppers until coarsely chopped.
- Remove tofu and add another teaspoon of oil. Cook the chopped aromatics for 1 minute, then add bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in sambal oelek, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, black and white pepper, and maple syrup. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cornstarch-water mixture and let it boil for about a minute until thickened.
- Toss cooked noodles and crispy tofu in the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve with chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top.
Notes
Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Manchurian Noodles, Indo-Chinese, Vegetarian Noodles, Comfort Food
