Chinese Barbecued Tofu with Sesame Noodles

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   Chinese Barbecued Tofu with Sesame Noodles



Delicately flavored tofu cooked to perfection adds an unbeatable flavour to this noodle preparation.

 


Preparation Time: 
Cooking Time: 
Makes 4 servings
   
Ingredients


2 cups boiled flat noodles
1 cup tofu (bean curd/ soya paneer) cubes
2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1 cup carrot jullienes
1 cup sliced spring onions
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp sesame (til) oil
salt to taste

To Be Mixed Into A Marinade


1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp chinese 5 spice powder
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
salt to taste

Other Ingredients


spring onion greens for garnish


Method
  1. Marinate the tofu in the marinade for about one hour. Drain out the marinade and keep aside.
  2. Heat the little oil on a non-stick pan and sauté the tofu cubes till they become golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
  3. Heat the remaining oil in a wok over high flame, add the sesame seeds, carrots and spring onions and sauté till the carrots are almost done.
  4. Add the tofu, leftover marinade, soya sauce, sugar, boiled noodles and salt and mix well.
  5. Heat for some time and serve immediately garnished with spring onion greens.

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