Best Sarahs Tofu Noodle Soup Recipes

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CRISPY BAKED TOFU WITH GOCHUJANG SAUCE



Crispy Baked Tofu with Gochujang Sauce image

Crispy oven-baked tofu coated in a spicy, sweet and savory sauce inspired by Korean cuisine. One of my favorite ways to enjoy tofu. Sauce recipe adapted from Joshua Weissman's Korean Fried Chicken recipe.

Provided by Sarah Sullivan

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14-16 oz) block firm or extra-firm tofu
1 tablespoon olive oil (or other neutral oil)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (85g) gochujang
3 tablespoons (45g) ketchup
2 tablespoons (33g) mirin
2 tablespoons (30g) soy sauce
2 tablespoons (30g) brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon (16g) rice vinegar
1/2 tablespoon (7g) toasted sesame oil
Sliced scallions
Toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Drain tofu and cut into roughly 3/4″ to 1″ cubes. Lay down a clean kitchen towel and arrange tofu cubes on one half of the towel. Fold the other half of the towel over the tofu and place a cutting board on top to help press out the excess water. Press for 15-20 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking tray with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
  • Transfer the pressed tofu to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle in salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated. Try to be gentle with the tofu so that the cubes stay intact. I find using a big rubber spatula helps.
  • Sprinkle the cornstarch over the seasoned tofu and once again toss until tofu is evenly coated and there's no dry cornstarch left at the bottom of the bowl.
  • Arrange the tofu on your prepared baking sheet so that the pieces aren't touching. Bake for 15 minutes and give the pieces a flip. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the tofu is as crispy as you like it! The time will vary a little depending on how thoroughly you pressed your tofu.
  • While your tofu bakes, you can prepare the gochujang sauce.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together all ingredients and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for about 3-5 minutes, until sugar has dissolved fully and sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from heat.
  • Serve crispy tofu hot out of the oven with sauce on the side, or add tofu to a mixing bowl, drizzle on desired amount of sauce, and toss to coat. Garnish as desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize About 2 Tablespoons, Calories 71, Sugar 11.4 g, Sodium 555.7 mg, Fat 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

ASIAN TOFU NOODLE SOUP



Asian Tofu Noodle Soup image

Ginger, garlic and sherry jazz up this soup loaded with veggies and noodles. We like to accent ours with peanuts and green onions. -Diana Rios, Lytle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
7 ounces firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup fresh snow peas, julienned
1 large carrot, shredded
2 green onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces uncooked Chinese egg noodles or uncooked spaghetti
Optional: Finely chopped peanuts and additional green onions

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic and, if desired, pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute or until fragrant., Add mushrooms, broth, sherry and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add tofu, snow peas, carrot and green onions. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain and divide among 4 bowls. Pour soup over noodles. If desired, sprinkle with peanuts and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1961mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

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