Crispy Tofu and Broccoli Noodle Stir-Fry

Method

1. Step 1 of 15

   Press the tofu between kitchen paper under a weight for 5 minutes.

   • firm tofu
   5 min

   

2. Step 2 of 15

   Soak the noodles in freshly boiled water from the hob until just tender, then drain.

   • flat rice noodles
   5 min

3. Step 3 of 15

   Cut the broccoli into small florets.

   • broccoli

   

4. Step 4 of 15

   Slice the pepper into strips.

   • red pepper

   

5. Step 5 of 15

   Slice the spring onions, keeping green and white apart.

   • spring onions

   

6. Step 6 of 15

   Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.

   • garlic
   • fresh ginger

   

7. Step 7 of 15

   Whisk the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil and cornflour with 4 tbsp cold water.

   • soy sauce
   • rice vinegar
   • brown sugar
   • toasted sesame oil
   • cornflour

   

8. Step 8 of 15

   Cut the pressed tofu into cubes.

   • firm tofu

9. Step 9 of 15

   Heat the oil in a wok over high heat until it shimmers.

   • vegetable oil

   

10. Step 10 of 15

    Fry the tofu for 6 minutes, turning, until the faces are golden and crisp.

    • firm tofu
    6 min

    

11. Step 11 of 15

    Add the broccoli, pepper and white spring onion and stir-fry for 3 minutes.

    • broccoli
    • red pepper
    • spring onions
    3 min

    

12. Step 12 of 15

    Add the garlic and ginger and stir for 30 seconds.

    • garlic
    • fresh ginger
    1 min

    

13. Step 13 of 15

    Pour in the sauce and toss until it thickens and coats everything.

    • soy sauce
    • cornflour

    

14. Step 14 of 15

    Add the drained noodles and toss through for 1 minute.

    • flat rice noodles
    1 min

15. Step 15 of 15

    Serve topped with the green spring onion and sesame seeds.

    • spring onions
    • sesame seeds