Yaki Soba with Tofu

Yaki Soba with Tofu is a vibrant and flavorful Japanese stir-fried noodle dish that features tender tofu and a medley of colorful vegetables. This vegetarian delight is quick to prepare and packed with umami flavors, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• Yaki soba noodles - 200 grams
• Firm tofu - 150 grams, cubed
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
• Cabbage - 100 grams, shredded
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce (vegetarian) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - for garnish

Steps

1. Begin by cooking the yaki soba noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the cubed tofu and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and shredded cabbage to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
6. Return the tofu to the skillet and add the cooked yaki soba noodles.
7. Pour in the soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together to combine and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
8. Season with black pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables.

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