Sweet and Sticky Tofu with Baby Bok Choy

Name: Sweet and Sticky Tofu with Baby Bok Choy
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 oz. udon noodles; 2 tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp. brown sugar; 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp cornstarch, divided; 14 oz. firm tofu; 3 tbsp. canola oil; 2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish; 1" piece ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks; 1/2 small red chile, thinly sliced; 2 bunches baby bok choy, stems sliced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Aug 28, 2017

Danielle Occhiogrosso

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

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The cure for bland tofu? Toss it in this sweet and sticky garlic and ginger pan sauce.

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Ingredients

12 oz. udon noodles
2 Tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp cornstarch, divided
14 oz. firm tofu
3 Tbsp. canola oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1" piece ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/2 small red chile, thinly sliced
2 bunches baby bok choy, stems sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Cook the udon noodles according to package directions.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, pepper, 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
3. Step 3Lightly press the tofu with paper towels to remove excess liquid. Cut into 3/4-inch pieces and toss in the remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
4. Step 4Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil and then the tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and wipe out the skillet.
5. Step 5Add the remaining tablespoon oil to the pan and cook scallions, the ginger, garlic and 1/2 of the red chili for 1 minute. Add bok choy; cook, tossing, for 2 minutes.
6. Step 6Return the tofu to the pan, toss to combine, then add the soy sauce mixture and let simmer, tossing everything together to make a sticky sauce, 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Step 7Spoon over the noodles and top with the scallions and remaining red chile. Sprinkle with the peanuts.