Seared sesame tofu with noodle salad
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- or under
- Easy
- Serves 2
Ingredients
- 400g pack firm tofu
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 red chilli, seeded and chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice wine vinegar
- 200g Chinese egg noodles
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 spring onions, finely chopped
Method
- STEP 1
Wrap the tofu in heavy layers of kitchen paper then press gently to remove as much excess water as possible. Repeat a couple of times. Slice the tofu in half horizontally into 2 flat pieces. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
- STEP 2
Mix the chilli with the soy, sugar, vinegar and one tablespoon of water. Cook the noodles in salted boiling water until al dente and drain.
- STEP 3
Heat a frying pan with the sesame oil until very hot. Sear the tofu for about 2 minutes each side or until golden and crisp. Put the noodles on two plates, top with the tofu and pour the dressing over both. Finish with the spring onions.
