Glass Noodle Stir-Fry with Tofu and Vegetables Recipe
A flavorful and nutritious glass noodle stir-fry featuring super-firm tofu, a colorful mix of vegetables, and a savory sesame-soy sauce. This dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a light lunch or dinner, combining tender chewy noodles with crunchy fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Glass Noodles
- 1 package glass noodles (aka sweet potato noodles)
Vegetables and Tofu
- ½ yellow onion (sliced or diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 package super-firm tofu (diced)
- ½ red bell pepper (sliced)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup corn kernels (canned or frozen)
- ½ cup snow peas (chopped)
- ½ cup cabbage (chopped)
Sauces and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
Garnish
- ¼ cup green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (white or black)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the glass noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, rinse them with cold water to prevent sticking, then set aside to drain.
- Sauté aromatics and tofu: Heat the toasted sesame oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the sliced yellow onion, minced garlic, and diced super-firm tofu. Sauté for a few minutes until the onion softens and the tofu begins to brown slightly.
- Add the vegetables: Incorporate the sliced red bell pepper, shredded carrots, corn kernels, chopped snow peas, and chopped cabbage into the pan. Stir to combine with the aromatics and tofu.
- Season and cook vegetables: Pour in the soy sauce, sprinkle the sugar and ginger powder over the mixture. Stir everything well and continue sautéing until the vegetables reach your desired tenderness, typically around 5-7 minutes.
- Combine noodles with vegetables: Add the prepared glass noodles to the pan. Toss everything together and sauté for an additional one to two minutes to heat the noodles through and meld the flavors.
- Serve and garnish: Remove the pan from heat. Transfer the noodle stir-fry to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use super-firm tofu to ensure it maintains its shape during sautéing.
- Adjust soy sauce and sugar amounts to taste if you prefer it saltier or sweeter.
- Feel free to swap out vegetables based on seasonality or preference.
- Rinsing noodles with cold water is essential to prevent them from clumping.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Keywords: glass noodles, tofu stir-fry, vegan noodles, sweet potato noodles recipe, sesame soy noodles, vegetable stir-fry
