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Korean-inspired tofu sesame noodles

This Korean-inspired vegetarian noodle recipe features a range of wonderful Asian flavours and ingredients. Whip it up for dinner tonight - it's easy, delicious and full of vegetables
Tofu sesame noodlesBrett Stevens
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Ingredients

Method

1.Combine kecap manis, mustard powder and garlic with tofu. Marinate for 1 hour.
2.Soak noodles in cold water for 5 minutes. Add to boiling water and cook for 4-5 minutes. Drain and toss through the soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil.
3.Heat oil on high and stir-fry capsicum, onion, mushroom and extra garlic for 3-4 minutes until vegetables start to soften. Remove from heat. Toss noodles and spinach through vegetable mixture.
4.Heat a chargrill pan on high. Cook tofu for 1-2 minutes each side.
5.Thinly slice tofu, tossing with noodles. Sprinkle over sesame seeds to serve.
  • Sweet potato noodles – known as japache – are chewy noodles made from sweet potato starch and can be found in Asian stores. You can substitute with vermicelli, soaked in hot water for 5 minutes, then drained well.
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