Ingredients for Vegetable Chow Mein – Stirfried Noodles
- 8 oz dried Asian noodles (chuka soba, ramen, etc.)
- 1 Asian-inspired Sweet & Spicy Garlic Sauce (link to recipe in step 2)
- 1 cup celery (sliced)
- 1 large carrot (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup snow peas
- 2 cup broccoli florets (fresh)
- 4 oz mushrooms (of your choice, sliced)
- 8 oz canned water chestnuts (drained, rinsed, sliced)
- 7 extra firm tofu (preferably baked, link to recipe in step 1)
- 6 scallions (sliced)
- 7 tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions for making Vegetable Chow Mein – Stirfried Noodles
Cube tofu into bite-sized pieces and set aside. It is best to use baked tofu. This helps preventing the tofu from breaking apart and provides a richer flavor.
https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/342146-marinated-baked-tofu
Marinated Baked Tofu
Make certain to have your sauce prepared, warm and ready to go!
https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/350691-asian-inspired-sweet-spicy-garlic-sauce
Asian-inspired Sweet & Spicy Garlic Sauce
Prepare the noodles per package instructions and set aside.
Preheat 1 tablespoon sesame oil on high in a wok or large frying pan. Once hot, add the celery and sauté until lightly cooked (al dente). Transfer into a large mixing bowl.
In the same pan, heat another tablespoon of sesame oil on high. Once hot, add the carrots and sauté until lightly cooked (al dente). Transfer into the large mixing bowl.
In the same pan, heat another tablespoon of sesame oil on high. Once hot, add the snow peas and sauté until lightly cooked (al dente). Transfer into the large mixing bowl.
In the same pan, heat another tablespoon of sesame oil on high. Once hot, add the broccoli florets and sauté until lightly cooked (al dente). Transfer into the large mixing bowl.
In the same pan, heat another tablespoon of sesame oil on high. Once hot, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until lightly cooked (al dente). Transfer into the large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup sauce to the vegetables and toss to coat well.
In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil on high. Once hot, add the noodles, tofu and water chestnuts. Sauté on high until thoroughly heated and noodles begin to crisp on the edges. Transfer into the large mixing bowl.
Add the fresh scallions and another 1/2 cup of the sauce. Mix well to coat evenly. If desired, you may add more sauce to taste. Serve and enjoy!
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