Tofu Lo Mein Food

VEGETABLE LO MEIN WITH CRISPY TOFU

Steps:

• Start with the tofu by cubing it into 1/2 cubes and drying the cubes between a dish cloth or paper towels to remove excess moisture. Heat up a skillet nice and hot with a little oil, cook tofu, shaking the pan often to keep them from sticking, on each side for about 5 - 6 minutes, or until golden and lightly crispy looking. Sprinkle with garlic powder and season with salt. Set aside.
• Cook the noodles according to package directions, set aside.
• In a small bowl whisk together the tamari (soy sauce), pure maple syrup/mirin, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar, and set aside. For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or sriracha to taste.
• Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add in the onion, stir fry for 3 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, and red bell pepper, stir-fry until al dente, about 4 minutes. Add the noodles and sauce, toss well to combine. Add the tofu and scallions, mix again.
• right away with bean sprouts and fresh cilantro for garnish.
• Serves 4
• leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 - 6 days. Or keep in the freezer for up to 3 months (defrost before heating).
• Lo mein can be reheated on the stovetop on low heat, until warmed through, adding extra sauce or veggie broth to bring back moisture as needed.

TOFU LO MEIN

Steps:

• ** To drain tofu: Remove from package and pat dry with paper towel. Place long side down on dinner plate, top with another plate and put heavy weight on it. Weight could be a small potful of water, a heavy can, or even your iron. Set aside and leave like that while you prepare vegetables.
• When vegetables are all cut and ready, remove the tofu slabs, pat dry and cube.
• Place tofu cubes in a bowl and add sesame oil and 2 tsp soy sauce. Toss and set aside.
• At this point, you can place everything into the refrigerator, covered, for up to 24 hours. This way you can prepare in the morning or night before, and finish for dinner.
• Put broth and 3 tsp soy sauce in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
• Stir in vegetables and vinegar. Continue to simmer,covered about five minutes.
• Add noodles, stir.
• Simmer about 6 minutes uncovered, until noodles have just about absorbed the liquid, stir occasionally. If using lingune, you MAY have to use all or part of the leftover 1/2 cup of broth at this time.
• Gently stir in tofu and pepper flakes.
• Cover, remove from heat source, and let sit about five minutes allowing pepper flakes to meld.
• Serve and enjoy. This goes well with my Raindrop Soup.

FAST AND EASY TOFU LO-MEIN

Steps:

• Place tofu on a plate between paper towels and put a second plate on top with a heavy weight like a large can for a couple of minutes to press out the water. Cut tofu into to bite-size cubes. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; then heat oils in skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu, onion and garlic and fry until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
• Meanwhile bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add noodles from ramen packages, reserving the seasoning envelopes. Boil for about 2 minutes, just until the noodles break apart. Drain.
• Add the stir-fry vegetables to the pan with the tofu, and season with the ramen noodle seasoning packets. Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, but not mushy. Add noodles, and stir to blend.
• Season with soy sauce to taste and serve.

SPICY TOFU AND VEGETABLE LO MEIN

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Pat the tofu dry between 2 layers of paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook, turning once, until well browned and slightly crisp, about 15 minutes; transfer to a plate.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in the boiling water, 1 to 2 minutes less than the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain. Mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce and 1/2 cup of the cooking water in a small bowl.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Increase the heat to high and add the broccoli. Cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, carrot, jalapeno and ginger and cook until just softened, 2 more minutes. Add the noodles, tofu and soy sauce mixture and cook, tossing, until most of the sauce is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Stir in enough of the remaining 1/2 cup cooking water to loosen. Drizzle with the sesame oil, season with salt and toss.

EASY TERIYAKI TOFU LO MEIN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add lo mein noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain well.
• While the noodles are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat. When hot, place tofu in the pan and saute until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer tofu to a plate.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in the same pan. Add garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Combine soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil in a small bowl. Pour into the pan. Add tofu and lo mein noodles; toss to coat in the sauce mixture.
• Serve garnished with green onion and sesame seeds.