Sesame Tofu Noodle Bowls
Golden tofu, soft noodles and crunchy vegetables with a ginger-sesame dressing.
Sample recipe in development. Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is still pending.
A note on this recipe
Drain the tofu well and pat the cubes dry before frying. Give each side time against the pan before turning; constant stirring makes it harder to form golden edges.
Ingredients
- 14 oz (400 g) firm tofu, drained and cubed
- 6 oz (170 g) dry rice noodles
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp grated ginger
How to make it
Press tofu gently in a clean towel for ten minutes.
Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
Heat neutral oil in a skillet and brown tofu on several sides.
Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup and ginger.
Divide noodles between bowls; add tofu, carrot and cucumber, then toss with sauce.
Kitchen notes & substitutions
Watch the noodles
Rice noodles vary in thickness. Follow the packet, drain as soon as tender, and toss with the dressing before they stick together.
A useful variation
Use spaghetti if that's what's in your pantry. Press tofu well for better browning.
Storage & making ahead
Refrigerate noodles, tofu and vegetables separately for 3–4 days. Keep sauce sealed and chilled.
For temperature guidance, see FoodSafety.gov.
Questions about this recipe
Can I use frozen vegetables?
Yes, thaw or cook according to package directions and drain well.
Sesame Tofu Noodle Bowls
Golden tofu, soft noodles and crunchy vegetables with a ginger-sesame dressing.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Press tofu gently in a clean towel for ten minutes.
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
- Heat neutral oil in a skillet and brown tofu on several sides.
- Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup and ginger.
- Divide noodles between bowls; add tofu, carrot and cucumber, then toss with sauce.
Sample recipe, not yet kitchen-tested. Image illustrative.
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