SPICY TOFU NOODLES
Serves 4 Cooking time 10-15 minutes Suitable for vegetarians
“Tofu King Spicy Tofu has been a revelation to me. Found in good Chinese supermarkets, vacuum-packed in the fridge section, it’s spicy and moreishly tasty. It is a pressed firm tofu, with a texture very similar to seitan, making it chewy and toothsome, like meat. And the usual suspects in the marinade – chilli oil, garlic and sugar, among other things – make it taste so good. The marinade makes a perfect dressing for noodles, which means this recipe is a one-pan dish with minimal fuss and minimal mess.”
INGREDIENTS
• 4 nests soba noodles
• 200g/7oz green beans, trimmed and halved
• 225g/8oz Tofu King Spicy Tofu
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Chinkiang black rice vinegar
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• 4 fried eggs (optional)
1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add the soba noodles and green beans and cook for 4 minutes on a rolling boil.
Meanwhile, pierce a hole in the
