Description
Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying dish of Five Spice Tofu with Sesame Noodles, a perfect blend of Asian-inspired flavors. Crispy tofu infused with Chinese five spice powder served over sesame-coated noodles, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu:
- 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sesame Noodles:
- 8 ounces soba or spaghetti noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Tofu Preparation: Cut tofu into cubes. Marinate with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and Chinese five spice powder. Cook until golden.
- Noodles: Cook noodles, then toss with sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and honey.
- Assembly: Divide noodles into bowls, top with tofu, sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro.
Notes
- Add sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and crunch.
- Tastes great hot or cold for lunch the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg