Easy Asparagus & Tofu Pasta
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 5 oz organic firm tofu, chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes or as per taste
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 10 asparagus thin stalks, chopped fine
  • 4-5 oz whole wheat spaghetti noodles
  • 2-3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1-2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Red chili flakes
  • Juice of a lemon
Instructions
  1. Boil noodles as package directions. Strain and add a tinsy bit of sesame oil so they don't stick together. Keep aside.
  2. On a hot skillet, add sesame oil. Lay the tofu pieces there and let them cook on med-high flame. DO NOT TOUCH them for good 7-10 minutes or you will end up breaking tofu. Flip once super crispy and repeat. Once crisped, transfer to a paper towel lined plate and keep aside.
  3. In a hot pan or wok, add sesame oil. To it add ginger paste, garlic paste, red chili flakes. Saute for a minutes and add chopped asparagus. Stir around and cook until you achieve the desired crunchiness. I like mine halfway cooked so I cook asparagus for good 5-7 minutes. Turn off the gas and add cooked noodles, tofu, honey, soy sauce, salt, red chili flakes and rice vinegar. Stir around so it all gets mixed using a pair of tongs. Taste and adjust seasoning as your preference.
  4. Serve warm or cold or room temperature.
Recipe by Naive Cook Cooks at https://www.naivecookcooks.com/easy-asparagus-tofu-noodles/