Photo: Udon with Tofu and Asian Greens Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package udon noodles
- 4 tablespoons roasted peanut oil, or 3 tablespoons sesame oil mixed with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 12-ounce package firm tofu, cut into 12 pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 11-ounce package Asian cooking greens or baby spinach
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced diagonally
- Large pinch of red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- Pinch of sugar
Directions
Cook the udon noodles as the label directs. (Don't overcook or they will get mushy.) Drain, reserving about 1/3 cup of the cooking water.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Pat the tofu dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Add the tofu to the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.
Add 1 tablespoon oil and the greens to the skillet. Cook, tossing, until just wilted. Add the scallions, red pepper flakes, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the soy sauce and sugar. Add the reserved cooking water; heat to create a broth. Divide the noodles and greens among 4 bowls and top with the tofu.
Serve: 4
Calories: 430
Total Fat: 19 grams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Protein: 18 grams
Total carbohydrates: 51 grams
Sugar: 2 grams
Fiber: 8 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 990 milligrams
Photography by Antonis Achilleos
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By ryanhastings
on April 21, 2012
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Very good! We will definitely make it again. One note: my wife and I are not HUGE eaters, but the portions seemed small when divided into 4. In terms of tofu, we had enough, but the greens and noodles I will probably double next time. Can't beat the flavor profile that sesame oil and soy sauce adds to the dish. Keeper!
By kelbelle33
san diego, CA
on April 08, 2012
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Really great. I added some chicken broth to the noodle water and added garlic to the spinach as others had suggested. Next time I will add mushrooms. Very simple, and delicious.
By annag_12378517
Petaluma, 43
on April 04, 2012
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This was super-delish! I was worried that it might be bland, but the tofu I bought was teriyaki flavored and the udon noodles came with a seasoning packet, which I used. I also went heavy on the red pepper flakes and sugar (I actually substitued stevia to make it healthier. It was so good that I ate way too much of it!
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