Asian-style tofu & cucumber noodles

Asian-style tofu & cucumber noodles

Noodles and tofu make this veggie dish a filling supper, while the chilli and peanuts give lots of flavour

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2 - 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat, Super healthy

Method

  1. Mix the soy sauce, ginger and lime juice in a dish, then add the tofu. Leave to marinate for 5 mins, turning once. Boil the noodles for 4 mins, or according to pack instructions, then drain and cool.
  2. Dry the tofu on kitchen paper. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then fry tofu for 3 mins on each side until golden. Cut into cubes.
  3. To serve, mix the noodles, chilli, cucumber, tofu and the marinade in a bowl. Toss, then serve with lime wedges and peanuts.

Per serving (4)

179 kcalories, protein 10g, carbohydrate 24g, fat 6 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 1g, sugar 2g, salt 1.8 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2007.

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  • 26 November 2007

    ange rated this recipe

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  • 05 January 2008

    Sandra rated and commented on this recipe

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    the list of ingredients does not include the chilli mentioned in instruction no. 3.

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  • 22 January 2008

    Hanna rated and commented on this recipe

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    Pretty good, I've made it several times.

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  • 07 March 2013

    danielgmal rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    it serves two to four, making it very difficult to ascertain how much of it is accounted for in the 178 per person calorie value given. Do i quarter it to get that calorie amount, or halve it? When you're on a very strict calorie controlled diet, recipes as vague as this are off the menu.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2 - 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat, Super healthy

Peanuts add a lovely crunch

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • knob root ginger , peeled and shredded
  • 1 lime , ½ juiced, ½ cut into wedges
  • 250g pack firm tofu , drained
  • 2 sheets medium egg noodles
  • 1 tsp vegetable or sunflower oil
  • 1⁄2 cucumber , peeled into ribbons
  • 1 tbsp toasted peanuts , crushed
  • 1 fat red chilli , deseeded and finely sliced
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Per serving (4)

179 kcalories, protein 10g, carbohydrate 24g, fat 6 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 1g, sugar 2g, salt 1.8 g

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