Asian Noodle, Tofu, and Vegetable Stir-fry

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Asian Noodle, Tofu, and Vegetable Stir-fry

 

Recipe By :Deborah Madison

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Meatless Main Dishes

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 ounces uncooked bean threads (cellophane noodles)

1/2 ounce (about 6) dried wood ear mushrooms

1 cup boiling water

2 teaspoons peanut oil or vegetable oil

1 cup coarsely chopped onion

1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper

2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger

2 garlic clove -- minced

3 cups (about 1 pound) (1/4-inch) diagonally sliced carrot

1/4 teaspoon salt

7 cups (1-inch) sliced bok choy

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 (12.3-ounce) package reduced-fat firm tofu -- cubed

3 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon dark sesame oil or chili oil

 

Place noodles in a large bowl; cover with warm water. Let stand 20 minutes.

Drain; set aside.

 

Combine the mushrooms and boiling water in a bowl; let stand for 20 minutes.

Strain through a sieve into a bowl, reserving the

mushroom liquid. Cut mushrooms into strips.

 

Heat peanut oil in a wok or nonstick Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add

onion, jalapeno, ginger, and garlic; stir-fry for 1

minute. Add mushrooms, carrot, and salt, stir-fry 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup

reserved mushroom liquid; cover and cook 3 minutes or

until carrots are crisp-tender and liquid evaporates.

 

Add bok choy; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in noodles, remaining mushroom liquid,

soy sauce, and tofu; cook for 2 minutes.

 

Combine 3 tablespoons water and cornstarch; pour into pan. Bring to a boil;

cook 2 minutes or until slightly thick. Drizzle with

sesame oil.

 

Calories 195 (29% from fat); Fat 6.4g (sat 1g, mono 1.9g, poly 2.8g); Protein

10.3g; Carb 27.4g; Fiber 6.1g; Chol 0mg; Iron 2.6mg;

Sodium 539mg; Calc 206mg

 

Source:

" Cooking Light, December 2000 "

S(Formatted by):

" KES on 12/30/00 "

 

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NOTES : Stir-fried feel so easy and undemanding. This one is even more so

because it has cellophane noodles right in it, making it

a one-dish meal. Soaked dried mushrooms add flavor to the stock.

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