In a large non-stick pan, brown tofu pieces over medium heat on two sides. Set aside and keep warm.
½ lb Extra Firm Tofu
In a large wok, roast sesame seeds for 1 to 2 minutes over medium-high heat.
2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
Add oil, garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
2 tbsp Oil, 5-6 cloves Garlic, 2-3 tsp Ginger
Add Chinese Five Spice and sauté for 1 minute.
2-3 tsp Chinese Five Spice
Add peppers and mushrooms, cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
1 medium Sweet Red Pepper, ½ lb Button Mushrooms
Add asparagus and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
1 small bunch Asparagus
Add sake or rice wine and shake wok to deglaze browned bits.
¼ cup Sake or Rice Wine, ¼ cup Soy Sauce
Add mirin and soy sauce. Cook down for a few minutes until thick and the vegetables look glazed. Cover and set aside.
¼ cup Mirin
Cook udon noodles according to package instructions. Mix with glazed vegetables. Add tofu and mix.
½ lb Udon Noodles
Garnish with cilantro or scallions, and red pepper flakes