Take Out Chow Mein & Sweet Sour Tofu

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 mins

Ingredients

Chow Mein:

  • 200g egg noodles (cooked)
  • 2 handfuls leafy greens (kale/chard/spinach/cabbage)
  • 200g mix of broccoli/ carrot/ baby corn
  • 100g nuts (peanuts/ cashews)

For the sauce:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 20ml apple juice
  • 40ml water
  • 1 tsp cornflour

Sweet and Sour Tofu

  • 200g firm Tofu
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 red pepper
  • 4tbsp light olive oil

For the sauce:

  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1/2 tbsp vinegar (cider/wine)
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cornflour
Veg chow mein and sweet sour Tofu

A hearty plant-based dish that is great to share with friends 

Benefits

Tofu contains isoflavones, which have a variety of health benefits, such as easing menopause symptoms. Tofu is also a good source of ‘complete’ protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids.

Method

  • Prepare the Tofu by draining off water, and cutting into 5cm thick slices.

  • With a clean tea-towel or kitchen roll, press down to squeeze out excess liquid out

  • cut into bite-sized chunks.

  • Place tofu in a small food/ zip lock bag with 1 tbsp cornflour and shake to coat well.

  • Add 4 tbsp olive oil to a Wok and bring to heat.

  • Fry the tofu in batches, until golden brown, then drain on a piece of kitchen roll.

  • Chop the pepper into bite-size cubes and fry in a saucepan with a little oil for 5 minutes.

  • Mix the sauce ingredients and add the mix to the saucepan, followed by the tofu, stir to combine and once sauce thickens, remove from heat.

  • Place nuts in an ovenproof dish and toast for 6 mins at 200 deg C, remove and chop into pieces.

  • Chop the carrots/ corn/ broccoli into long thin strips around 2 inches in length.

  • Slice greens finely.

  • In a jug, mix together all sauce ingredients.

  • In a wok, on high heat, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, then all the veg, tossing until vibrant in colour and softened (2-3 mins).

  • Next, add the noodles, toasting in oil slightly for (1-2 mins).

  • Clear a little space in the base of the pan to add the chow mein sauce. Let it thicken slightly and then fold into the noodles to combine.

  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted nuts to serve.