Dinner Tonight: Spicy Noodles With Tofu (Dou Hua Mi

Name: Dinner Tonight: Spicy Noodles With Tofu (Dou Hua Mian) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 carrots, peeled, ends trimmed; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 10 ounces dried Chinese flat noodles; 3 tablespoons sesame paste (or tahini); 3 tablespoons chili oil; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 3 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

2 carrots, peeled, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
10 ounces dried Chinese flat noodles
3 tablespoons sesame paste (or tahini)
3 tablespoons chili oil
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
1/4 cup roasted peanuts

1
For the quick pickled carrots: Slice carrots in half lengthwise, and then thinly slice crosswise. Place in medium-sized bowl with salt and sugar. Toss well with fingers, and set aside for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. When ready, drain away any liquid that has collected.
2
For the noodles: Fill medium-sized saucepan halfway up with water. Bring to simmer, add tofu. Cook until tofu is hot, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and drain tofu.
3
Bring large pot of water to boil. Add dried Chinese flat noodles and cook according to directions on packaging, usually about four minutes. Drain noodles when done.
4
Meanwhile, combine sesame paste (or tahini), chili oil, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil in large bowl. Whisk until smooth.
5
Transfer noodles to large bowl with sauce. Toss well. Add carrots, tofu, peanuts, and scallions. Serve immediately.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 carrots, peeled, ends trimmed, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 pound firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Spicy Noodles With Tofu (Dou Hua Mian) Recipe 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.

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Dinner Tonight: Spicy Noodles With Tofu (Dou Hua Mian) Recipe

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