Cold Tea Noodles Recipe

Name: Cold Tea Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon japanese genmaicha green tea; 12 lb chinese water noodles or 12 lb japanese udon noodles; 1 (14 -16 ounce) package firm tofu, well drained; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package enoki mushrooms; ½ cup radish sprouts, washed and dried (or more to taste); 5 scallions, sliced into thin rounds (green onions); ¼ cup cilantro leaf; light soy sauce, to taste; japanese sesame oil, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste (or Shichimi togarashi Japanese spice mixture, available at Asian markets)

Servings: persons

1
Bring two quarts water to 180F (85C) and add tea.
2
Steep for 3 minutes and pour through a sieve.
3
Reserve liquid for cooking the noodles.
4
Bring the reserved tea to a boil and add noodles.
5
Cook for about 5 minutes, or until noodles are al dente.
6
Remove from heat and allow the noodles to remain in the liquid until it has cooled.
7
Remove noodles from liquid and place in a bowl, covered, overnight in the refrigerator.
8
The next day, put tofu on a plate and cover it with several layers of paper towels.
9
Press any excess moisture from it by placing a two-pound weight on top of the paper towels.
10
Remove weight and paper toweling after 15 minutes.
11
Carefully slice the tofu into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes and set aside.
12
Place noodles on four plates.
13
Scatter tofu and remaining ingredients over all.
14
Serve with soy sauce, sesame oil and seasoning.

5058

kcal

Calories

Fat

1008

Carbs

178

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon japanese genmaicha green tea, 12 lb chinese water noodles or 12 lb japanese udon noodles, 1 (14 -16 ounce) package firm tofu, well drained, 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package enoki mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Cold Tea Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cold Tea Noodles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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