
By Andy Smith
Noodles with crispy tofu
4 steps
Prep:15minCook:25min
Combine crispy tofu with noodles, broccoli, peas and plenty of spices for a flavour-packed dinner. It's a spicy, vibrant dish that's sure to be a weeknight favourite
Updated at: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:50:33 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
49
Low
Glycemic Load
35
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories497.5 kcal (25%)
Total Fat12.5 g (18%)
Carbs71.1 g (27%)
Sugars8.9 g (10%)
Protein26.8 g (54%)
Sodium516.6 mg (26%)
Fiber8.7 g (31%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings

300gfirm tofu
patted dry and sliced into 2cm cubes

2 Tbspcornflour

200gmedium egg noodles

1 Tbspvegetable oil

2spring onions
sliced

0.5red chilli
finely chopped

15gginger
finely grated

3garlic cloves
finely grated

1 ½ tspchinese five-spice powder

0.5 headbroccoli
finely chopped

2red peppers
sliced

200gfrozen peas

2 Tbsplight soy sauce

1 Tbspchilli oil
crispy, plus extra to serve, optional

10gcoriander
chopped

1lime juiced
Instructions
Step 1
Heat the oven or air-fryer to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Toss the tofu and cornflour together in a large bowl and season. Tip onto a lined baking tray and spread out to an even layer (or do this in the basket of your air-fryer) and cook for 15-20 mins until crisp and golden.



Step 2
STEP 2 Meanwhile, cook the noodles following pack instructions, then rinse well in cold water so they don’t clump together.


Step 3
STEP 3 While the noodles are cooking, add the oil to a large frying pan over high heat. Once shimmering, stir-fry the spring onions, chilli, ginger and garlic for 2-3mins. Sprinkle in the Chinese five-spice and stir to combine, then add the broccoli.







Step 4
Cook for 10 mins, then add the peppers and peas, stirring regularly, until softened and charring at the edges. Stir in the cooked noodles, soy sauce, chilli oil, coriander and half the lime juice, tossing to combine (it’s easier to use two wooden spoons). Toss the crispy tofu with the other half of the lime juice. Divide the noodles between four bowls and top with the crispy tofu. Serve with extra crispy chilli oil, if you like.





