Turmeric Tofu Noodles Food

TURMERIC TOFU NOODLES

Steps:

• For the tofu croutons: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place the tofu in a bowl and add the miso, sesame oil and turmeric. Gently mix to coat.
• Spread evenly onto a baking sheet and bake until they are firm and starting to crisp on the edges, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
• For the soup: Heat the sesame oil in a large high-sided sauté pan or wok and sauté the ginger, tamari, mushrooms and garlic until the flavors infuse and heat together, about 4 minutes (do not let them burn).
• Add the cilantro and bok choy and sauté until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• For the broth: Add the water and miso to a heatproof pitcher or liquid measuring cup and stir until dissolved.
• Add the noodles to the pan with the sautéed vegetables, then pour over the broth and gently mix it all together. Turn off the heat. Divide the soup between 4 bowls.
• For the topping: Top each bowl with a quarter of the baked tofu pieces. Then sprinkle over the cilantro, scallions, chiles if using, a drizzle of hot sauce and a squeeze of lime.
• Eat while it is nice and hot.

CREAMY TURMERIC PASTA

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water and drain.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until golden-brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add turmeric and stir to toast, about 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in the half-and-half then bring to a simmer.
• Whisk in the 2 cups Parmesan, then add the cooked spaghetti and all of the reserved pasta cooking liquid and toss to coat. Serve with chopped parsley and more Parmesan.