Oodles of Gingery Noodles Recipe

Name: Oodles of Gingery Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 8-oz. pkg. somen noodles; 1 1/2 Tbs. vegetable oil; 8 oz. extra-firm tofu, cubed; 1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger; 1 Tbs. minced garlic; 2 bunches watercress, trimmed; 2 Tbs. cornstarch mixed with 3 Tbs. water; 4 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce; 3 Tbs. hoisin sauce; 2 Tbs. sesame seeds as garnish; 1 Tbs. sesame oil as garnish

Servings: persons

1
Heat large pot of water to boiling, and cook noodles according to package directions.
2
Drain, and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium heat.
4
Stir-fry tofu until golden, about 7 minutes.
5
Add ginger and garlic, and stir-fry 2 minutes.
6
Add watercress, cornstarch mixture, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce.
7
Cover, and steam 3 minutes, or until watercress wilts and sauce thickens.
8
Stir noodles into tofu mixture, and stir-fry 2 minutes.
9
Put in serving dish; garnish with sesame seeds and drizzles of sesame oil.

1233

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 8-oz. pkg. somen noodles, 1 1/2 Tbs. vegetable oil, 8 oz. extra-firm tofu, cubed, 1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Oodles of Gingery 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!

Oodles of Gingery Noodles

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