Tofu Noodle Soup Recipes

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic and, if desired, pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute or until fragrant., Add mushrooms, broth, sherry and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add tofu, snow peas, carrot and green onions. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain and divide among 4 bowls. Pour soup over noodles. If desired, sprinkle with peanuts and green onions.

Steps:

• To prepare the soup, in a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the vegetable broth, ginger, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce and sambal. Allow to simmer 15 minutes to mingle the flavors.
• To prepare the tofu steaks, cut the tofu block lengthwise, then cut in half to make 4 slabs. Lay several layers of paper towels on a cutting board then place the tofu, side by side, on top. Cover the steaks with more paper towels and press down to drain out some of the water in the curd (making it denser and hold together better when cooked.) Combine the bread crumbs, cayenne, paprika, salt and pepper. Dip each piece of tofu into the beaten eggs then dredge in the seasoned bread crumbs to coat. Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the tofu steaks 4 minutes each side. Remove to a platter lined with fresh paper towels. Add sesame oil to the skillet, stir-fry the ginger and garlic with the chili for 2 minutes to build a base flavor. Add the broccoli and saute 3 minutes until it begins to soften, season with salt and pepper. Divide the udon noodles and spicy broth among 4 bowls. Add the broccoli then lay a piece of tofu on top. Garnish with a sprinkle of green onions, cilantro, and peanuts before serving.

Steps:

• Combine 3 cups hot water, the chicken broth, cut scallion, ginger, garlic, 1 tablespoon sesame oil and the soy sauce in an Instant Pot. Put on and lock the lid, making sure the steam valve is in the sealing position. Set the pot to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. When the time is up, carefully turn the steam valve to the venting position. When the steam is released, turn off the pot and remove the lid.
• Meanwhile, put the noodles in a bowl and cover with hot water; stir occasionally until softened, about 15 minutes. Gently separate any clumps, then drain and rinse under cool water. Cut the carrots into thin matchsticks, chop the Canadian bacon and thinly slice the remaining 2 scallions. Drain the tofu and cut into 12 chunks.
• Set the Instant Pot to sauté on high. Remove the garlic, ginger and scallion from the pot with a slotted spoon; finely chop and return to the pot. Add the noodles, carrots and Canadian bacon; cook, stirring, until the carrots are just tender, about 3 minutes. Turn off the pot. Stir in the spinach and thinly sliced scallions; season with salt.
• Divide the soup among bowls and add 3 tofu chunks to each. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil.

Steps:

• Wrap tofu in paper towels and place heavy books on top for 30 minutes to dry out tofu.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• Chop pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Turn tofu and bake an additional 10 minutes until crispy.
• While tofu bakes, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook udon in boiling water according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook serrano pepper and ginger until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vegetable broth, carrots, green onions, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, sesame oil, soy sauce, and baked tofu. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cooked udon noodles and simmer 5 more minutes.

Steps:

• Place water in rice cooker. Turn rice cooker on to "cook".
• Place all ingredients in water and leave to boil. If noodles stick out of water, this is ok as they will go limp and all be covered to cook as the water heats up.
• Once noodles are cooked to desired consistancy, turn off rice cooker and serve in a bowl.
• You can add soba sauce, furikake, or other toppings as you wish.

Steps:

• Combine the tamari or soy sauce, vinegar and mirin or sugar in a shallow bowl and stir until dissolved. Place the tofu in the marinade and turn to coat. Leave to absorb the flavours for about 30 mins or more. (If marinating for several hours, keep in the fridge.)
• When ready to cook, turn the oven on to warm. Scatter the cornflour over a plate. Remove the tofu from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and roll in the cornflour to coat all sides. Heat a wide frying pan over a medium-high and add enough sunflower oil to cover the base of the pan. Fry the tofu, using tongs to turn, until dark golden and crisp all over. Drain on kitchen paper, then keep warm in the oven.
• Place 1 litre of water in a medium saucepan with the reserved marinade and bring to the boil. Add asparagus, edamame beans, peas, ginger and noodles and return to the boil. Simmer until the vegetables are just tender, about 3-4 mins. Divide between 4 bowls and place 2 tofu cubes in each. Top with coriander leaves and serve drizzled with a little of the chilli oil.

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium hot and place tofu on a square of foil. Brush with the honey and grill until crispy on outside. (about 10 mins).
• Allow tofu to cool and cut into small chunks 1cm x 1cm and set aside.
• heat the oil and fry the pepper for 3 mins, add mushrooms and fry for a further 3 minutes.
• Add stock, ginger and soy and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add noodles and simmer for 5 mins or until soft, add spinach and tofu and cook for a further minute.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and garlic until tender. Stir in water, carrots, and zucchini. Season with coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and curry powder. Mix in tofu, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender and tofu is heated through.
• Bring the broth to boil in a large pot, and cook the noodles about 3 minutes. Stir tofu and vegetables into the pot. Mix in evaporated milk and coconut extract. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until noodles are soft.

Steps:

• Heat half the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the mushrooms and fry for 5-6 mins, or until golden. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the tofu for 3-4 mins, or until evenly golden.
• Mix the miso paste with 325ml boiling water in a jug. Cook the noodles following pack instructions, then drain and transfer to a bowl. Top with the mushrooms and tofu, then pour over the miso broth. Scatter over the spring onions just before serving.