Udon Noodles with Gingered Bok Choy
For this quick-as-a-snap vegetable dish, use baby bok choy, if available. Otherwise, substitute the mature heads.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz. uncooked soba noodles
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 Tbs. cornstarch
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil, or more as needed
- 8 oz. tempeh, cubed
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
- 1 Tbs. freshly grated ginger
- 1 Tbs. minced garlic
- 1 pound baby bok choy, rinsed, trimmed and leaves separated
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock
Preparation
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, mirin and cornstarch in small bowl, stir well and set aside.
- Heat oil in large wok or skillet over medium heat. When hot, add tempeh and mushrooms, and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes. Add ginger, garlic and bok choy, and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add soy sauce mixture and vegetable stock, and continue to cook until bok choy is softened and mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- To serve, place portion of noodles on individual plates, and top with portion of bok choy and tempeh.
Wine Suggestions
This is great for trying different wine pairings: the earthy elements match Pinot Noir; the lively elements match Riesling—especially if you add some heat; and the overall weight of the dish matches Shiraz/Syrah.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: Serves 4
- Calories: 460
- Carbohydrate Content: 61 g
- Fat Content: 12 g
- Fiber Content: 8 g
- Protein Content: 22 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Sodium Content: 710 mg
- Sugar Content: 9 g