Oodles of Gingery Noodles
Nothing beats good eating like a quick stir-fry, and this gingery concoction is a winner. Chilled Asian beer and ice cream round out the meal.
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Nothing beats good eating like a quick stir-fry, and this gingery concoction is a winner. Chilled Asian beer and ice cream round out the meal.
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz. pkg. somen noodles
- 1 1/2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 8 oz. extra-firm tofu, cubed
- 1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger
- 1 Tbs. minced garlic
- 2 bunches watercress, trimmed
- 2 Tbs. cornstarch mixed with 3 Tbs. water
- 4 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tbs. hoisin sauce
- 2 Tbs. sesame seeds as garnish
- 1 Tbs. sesame oil as garnish
Preparation
- Heat large pot of water to boiling, and cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium heat. Stir-fry tofu until golden, about 7 minutes. Add ginger and garlic, and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add watercress, cornstarch mixture, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Cover, and steam 3 minutes, or until watercress wilts and sauce thickens.
- Stir noodles into tofu mixture, and stir-fry 2 minutes. Put in serving dish; garnish with sesame seeds and drizzles of sesame oil.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Serves 4
- Calories 490
- Carbohydrate Content 75 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 13 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 17 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 1 mg
- Sugar Content 2 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g