garlic and chilli oil comfort noodles


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I make these when I’m feeling lazy and need salt.
Inspired by a recipe from The Vegan Pasta Cookbook by Rebecca Hincke.

ingredients

sauce

  • 6 cloves of garlic, grated
  • 1 knob of fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp crispy chilli oil (Lao Gan Ma)
  • 1 tbsp agave syrup
  • 1/2 tsp MSG (yes I know chilli oil has it, shush)
  • 1/4 cup water

wok things

  • vegetable oil, as needed
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 500 g firm tofu, torn into chunks
  • 1/2 cup noodle cooking water
  • 450 g udon noodles
  • sesame oil, as needed
  • sesame seeds

method

  1. Set a pot of water boiling on the stove, we will use this for the noodles.
  2. Add some vegetable oil to a wok over high heat. Add tofu and onion and fry until the tofu is browned. Stir occasionally while frying to maximise wok goodness.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, chilli oil, agave syrup, MSG and water. Add to the wok and fry for a few minutes until sizzling.
  4. Blanch the noodles in the boiling water for a minute or two until soft. Spoon roughly half a cup of the noodle water into the wok, and drain the noodles.
  5. Add the noodles into the wok and stir-fry to reach your desired noodle texture. When close to done, drizzle in some sesame oil to taste.
  6. Serve immediately, garnishing with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

notes

  • no notes, have a nice day

macros

energy4700 kJ
protein61.6 g
fat50.1 g
carbohydrates99.0 g
fibre19.2 g
macronutrient estimates per serving

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