Description
A vibrant and flavorful recipe featuring crispy sesame-crusted tofu served alongside gingery stir-fried noodles with carrots, chili, garlic, and spring onions. This dish offers a delightful combination of textures and a perfect balance of savory and spicy notes, ideal for a satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu and Coating
- 1 egg, beaten
- 300g block tofu, patted dry and cut into triangles
- 3 tbsp cornflour
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds
- Seasoning (salt and pepper to taste)
- 150ml sunflower oil, for frying
Vegetables and Noodles
- 4 carrots, cut into matchsticks
- 1 red chilli, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 50g stem ginger (around 4–5 balls), finely chopped, plus 2 tbsp syrup
- ½ bunch spring onion, shredded lengthways
- 250g pack medium egg noodles
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare tofu coating: Tip the beaten egg onto a plate and coat the tofu triangles in it thoroughly. On another plate, mix the cornflour, sesame seeds, and seasoning. Dip the egg-coated tofu pieces into this mixture to cover evenly, then set aside.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil. Add the carrot matchsticks and stir-fry until tender, adding a few splashes of water if they begin to stick to the pan. Add the sliced red chilli, garlic, chopped ginger, and most of the shredded spring onions. Continue frying for a few more minutes to release the flavors.
- Cook noodles: Meanwhile, cook the medium egg noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked and drained, toss the noodles into the wok with the vegetables. Add the stem ginger syrup and soy sauce, mixing well to combine all flavors.
- Fry tofu: Heat the remaining sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Carefully shallow-fry the coated tofu pieces for a few minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove the tofu and drain on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
- Serve: Arrange the tofu on plates, scatter with the remaining spring onions, and serve alongside the gingery noodles. Offer additional soy sauce if desired.
Notes
- Press tofu well before slicing to remove excess moisture and achieve crispier coating.
- Use a nonstick frying pan for easier shallow frying of tofu.
- Adjust chili quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce and noodles.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the tofu’s crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: sesame tofu, gingery noodles, vegetarian stir-fry, crispy tofu, Asian vegetarian recipe
