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Crispy Garlic Vegan Noodle Bowl

Crispy Garlic Vegan Noodle Bowl

a delicious and addictive noodle bowl with vegetables, tofu and crisped garlic
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2
Calories 424 kcal

Equipment

  • stove top

Ingredients
  

Tofu

  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for frying

Sauce

  • 1 tsp Rasa's Magnificent Mushrooms
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice from a fresh lime
  • 3 tbsp red chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

Noodles and vegetables

  • 2 shallots diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup zucchini coins
  • 1 cup broccolini florets
  • 1/2 cup purple cabbage sliced thinly
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for frying
  • 2 bunch udon noodles half a package of any noodles

Instructions
 

Tofu

  • Wrap your tofu with some paper towels and sit on top of a plate and then put something heavy on top to “press” the tofu. This is necessary to remove excess moisture and keep the tofu from crumbling when cooked.

Sauce

  • While it is pressed, prepare the sauce ingredients and place into a jar with a lid. After everything has been added, shake the jar vigoursly to mix. Alternatively you can mix it all in a bowl with a spoon.

Noodles and Putting it Together

  • Cook your udon noodles, set aside after you rinse it with cold water
  • If your tofu is ready, cut them into tiny squares.
  • Fill a deep bowl with your tofu ingredients. Toss in the tofu and either mix with your hands, toss the bowl gently or use a spoon to cover the tofu. This step is needed to get a crispy outside but a soft inside when frying!
  • Warm up your olive oil. Spread out the tofu squares when placing them inside. Don’t overcrowd them. Using a small spoon, turn the tofu continuously until all sides are lightly browned and crisped! This whole process will take 15 minutes or so! Take your time! It’s so worth it!
  • Remove to a bowl.
  • In a large pan, add your olive oil, garlic and shallots. Let it soften and become fragrant. Add your other vegetables and let them soften as well. 
  • Add your sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Add your tofu and noodles and using tongs, gently mix everything together.
  • Holy Shiitake! This is good! Enjoy with sesame seed garnishes, more spring onions or red chili flakes!

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 2656mgPotassium: 377mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2407IUVitamin C: 136mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 3mg