Glazed Udon Noodles with Tofu, Asparagus and Mushrooms

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

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A tantalizing stir-fry recipe that incorporates the exotic and aromatic Chinese Five Spice blend. This dish features thick udon noodles, tender tofu, crisp asparagus, and earthy mushrooms, all bathed in a savory glaze infused with the enchanting flavours of Chinese Five Spice.

Glazed Udon Noodles with Tofu, Asparagus and Mushrooms

Glazed Udon Noodles with Tofu, Asparagus and Mushrooms

A delicious quick noodle and vegetable dish
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Far East & Far West
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb Extra Firm Tofu Dried well and cut into cubes or triangles.
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 5-6 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 2-3 tsp Ginger finely chopped
  • 2-3 tsp Chinese Five Spice
  • 1 medium Sweet Red Pepper cored and sliced
  • ½ lb Button Mushrooms cleaned and sliced
  • 1 small bunch Asparagus trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces.
  • ¼ cup Sake or Rice Wine
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce
  • ¼ cup Mirin
  • ½ lb Udon Noodles

Instructions
 

  • 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
Keyword Noodles, Vegetarian
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