Orange-Sesame Noodles with Tofu Recipe

Name: Orange-Sesame Noodles with Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh Chinese lo mein noodles; 3 Tbs. vegetable oil, or more as needed; 1 Tbs. minced garlic; 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger; 1 lb. tofu, drained and cubed; 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths; 1 bunch watercress, rinsed; 1 1/2 lbs. bok choy, rinsed, ends thinly sliced on diagonal; 1 cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves, as garnish; ⅓ cup soy sauce; 3 Tbs. vegetable oil; 2 to 3 Tbs. granulated sugar, or to taste; 1 1/2 Tbs. sesame oil; Juice of 1/2 large orange; Grated zest from 1 whole orange; 1 tsp. minced garlic

Servings: persons

1 lb. fresh Chinese lo mein noodles
3 Tbs. vegetable oil, or more as needed
1 Tbs. minced garlic
1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
1 lb. tofu, drained and cubed
1 bunch scallions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
1 bunch watercress, rinsed
1 1/2 lbs. bok choy, rinsed, ends thinly sliced on diagonal
1 cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves, as garnish
⅓ cup soy sauce
3 Tbs. vegetable oil
2 to 3 Tbs. granulated sugar, or to taste
1 1/2 Tbs. sesame oil
Juice of 1/2 large orange
Grated zest from 1 whole orange
1 tsp. minced garlic

1
Bring pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat and when at a rolling boil, add fresh noodles.
2
Cook for about 3 minutes, drain in colander, and rinse well under cold water.
3
Set aside to continue draining.
4
Heat oil in wok over medium-high heat and stir-fry garlic and ginger until golden, about 2 minutes.
5
Remove from wok and set aside.
6
Add tofu (and more oil as necessary), and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden.
7
Remove from wok.
8
Add scallions and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
9
Add bok choy (and more oil as necessary), and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until tender; add watercress and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
10
Return garlic, ginger and tofu to wok and stir-fry 1 minute more.
11
Remove from heat.
12
To make dressing, combine all ingredients in small bowl and mix well.
13
Place noodles in large serving bowl and toss with half of dressing.
14
Add tofu and vegetables and toss with remaining dressing.
15
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve.

2341

kcal

Calories

190

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. fresh Chinese lo mein noodles, 3 Tbs. vegetable oil, or more as needed, 1 Tbs. minced garlic, 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Orange-Sesame Noodles with Tofu 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.

Orange-Sesame Noodles with Tofu

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