Orange-Sesame Noodles with Tofu - Asian

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Orange-Sesame Noodles with Tofu

 

1 lb. fresh Chinese lo mein noodles

3 tbsps. vegetable oil, or more as needed

1 tbsp. minced garlic

1 tbsp. 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 or cilantro

leaves, as garnish

 

Dressing

1/3 cup soy sauce

3 tbsps. vegetable oil

2 to 3 tbsps. granulated sugar, or to taste

1 1/2 tbsps. sesame oil

juice of 1/2 large orange

grated zest from 1 whole orange

1 tsp. minced garlic

 

Bring pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat and

when at a rolling boil, add fresh noodles. Cook for

about 3 minutes, drain in colander and rinse well

under cold water. Set aside to continue draining.

Heat oil in wok over medium-high heat and stir-fry

garlic and ginger until golden, about 2 minutes.

Remove from wok and set aside.

Add tofu, adding more oil as necessary, and stir-fry

for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it turns golden. Remove

from wok.

Add scallions and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add bok

choy, adding more oil if necessary, and stir-fry for 2

minutes, or until tender; add watercress and stir-fry

for 2 minutes. Return garlic, ginger and tofu to wok

and stir-fry 1 minute more. Remove from heat.

To make dressing, combine all ingredients in small

bowl and mix well.

Place noodles in large serving bowl and toss with half

of dressing. Add tofu and vegetables and toss with

remaining dressing. Garnish with fresh coriander or

cilantro leaves and serve. Serves 6.

 

 

 

 

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