Monday, January 28, 2013

Tofu Lo-Mein

Ready in 30 minutes.  Serves 4.

Ingredients:
1 (16 oz) package extra firm tofu
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (3 ounce) packages Oriental flavored ramen noodes (I used one Oriental and one Chicken)
1 (16 oz) package frozen stir-fry vegetables
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste
**ginger, onion salt, & garlic powder to taste**


Directions:
Press tofu between paper towels to removes some water (I like to put it between paper towels on a plate and then set a heavy pot on top of it for 5 minutes to get the water out).   Cut tofu into bite size cubes.   Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.   Add tofu, and fry until golden brown, about 15 minutes.   Stir occaionally to prevent burning.   **This is where I added a sprinkle of ginger, onion salt, and garlic powder as many of the allrecipes.com comments suggested that**

Meanwhile bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.   Add noodles from ramen packages, reserving the seasoning envelopes.   Boil for 1-2 minutes, just until the noodles break apart.   Drain.

Add the stir-fry vegetables to the pan with the tofu, and seaon with the ramen noodle seasoning packet.   Cook, stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, but not mushy.   Add noodles, and stir to blend.   Season with soy sauce to taste and serve.