Tofu Shirataki Noodles

by Susan V.
(Blog.Fatfreevegan.com)

Tofu shirataki noodles are a great pasta alternative made from blending the root of the Konnyaku- a member of the yam family and tofu. It is a healthy, uniquely textured noodle - that pleases people of all ages!

And here is a great tofu shirataki noodles recipe that I'm sure most of you will like:


Hot and Sour Tofu Shirataki Noodles

Ingredients:

*Serves 2

14-16 ounces shirataki noodles, packed in water (two 7 or 8 ounce packages)

2 cups water

1 tbsp. soy sauce (check for gluten-free)

1/8 tsp. sesame oil

8 ounces extra firm tofu, cut into cubes

1 tbsp. soy sauce

1/4 tsp. sesame oil

1 1/2 tsp sesame oil

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

1 tsp. chopped garlic

4 finely chopped green onions

8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

2 tbsp. lime juice

1 tsp. hot Chinese chili sauce (to taste)

3 tbsp. soy sauce

1 tsp. sugar

Shredded Napa Cabbage

Chopped toasted peanuts


Preparation:

• Drain and rinse the shirataki noodles and place them in a saucepan with the water, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

• Toss the tofu cubes with the 1 tbsp. soy sauce and 1/4 tsp. sesame oil and set aside while you heat an oiled non-stick skillet or wok. When the skillet is hot, lift the tofu from the marinade and pan-fry it until it is lightly brown on all sides. Remove it from the skillet and place it back in the bowl with the marinade. Stir gently, and set aside.


• Add the remaining 1 1/2 tsp. sesame oil to the pan. Over medium-high heat, stir fry the red pepper, garlic, green onions, and mushrooms until the mushrooms start to exude their juices. Add the lime juice, 3 tbsp. soy sauce, and sugar, and stir well. Continue stir-frying until the mixture boils.

• Drain the noodles and add them to the pan, along with the tofu and its marinade. Toss well to mix. Serve on a bed of shredded cabbage and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.


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Original Tofu Shirataki Noodles Recipe