stir fried noodles

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Ingredients

5 Tbsp vegetable oil250g firm tofu, cubed2 tsp salt3 Tbsp kecap manis1 onion, diced3 garlic cloves, minced2 1/2 cm piece of ginger, minced5 button mushrooms, sliced1 capsicum, cut into strips1 courgette, sliced1 bunch pak choy, roughly chopped½ tsp chilli flakes1/2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce450g fresh hokkien noodles1⁄3 cup cashews½ cup whole fresh basil leaves1/2 Tbsp sesame seedshandful of mung bean sprouts, to serve

Summary

In a small pan, heat 2 1/2 tablespoons of oil over a medium heat. Add cubed tofu and sprinkle with salt. Fry tofu on each side for 3-5 minutes or until golden. Shake pan occasionally to prevent sticking. Add 2 tablespoons of kecap manis and simmer for another 5-10 minutes until kecap manis caramelises. Set aside and keep warm.

In a large wok, heat remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons of oil over a medium heat. Cook onion, garlic and ginger until onion is translucent. Increase heat and add mushrooms, capsicum and courgette. Stir fry for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables soften. Add pak choy, chilli flakes, sweet chilli sauce and remaining tablespoon of kecap manis. Stir fry for a few minutes until ingredients are combined.

Add hokkien noodles and fry for another 5 minutes (or until noodles are cooked according to packet instructions). Remove from heat and add tofu, cashews, basil and sesame seeds. Serve topped with mung bean sprouts.

Hints and Tips

Kecap manis is a thick dark brown Indonesian soy sauce that has a sweeter flavour than normal soy sauce. It can be found in the Asian section of supermarkets.

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