Tofu Noodle Bowl with Vegetarian XO Sauce

Name: Tofu Noodle Bowl with Vegetarian XO Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Asian Other,
Ingredients: 8 oz dried soba noodles; 3 tbsps rice vinegar; 3 tbsps soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame seed toasted; 2 tbsps oil divided; 1 package (14 oz) firm tofu cut into chunks; 6 heads baby bok choy cut in half lengthwise; 1 small red bell pepper thinly sliced; 2 tbsps Vegetarian XO Sauce plus more for serving; 1 cup matchstick carrots; 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion

Dress your soba noodle bowl to impress – with a vegetarian version of the traditional XO Sauce. Hailing from Hong Kong, the popular condiment brings intense sweet, salty, rich umami flavor to a hearty meal of tender noodles, tofu, bok choy and carrots. Garnish with you... Read More Read Less

10m

PREP TIME

10m

COOK TIME

286

CALORIES

11

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 6

Ingredients

8 ounces dried soba noodles
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon McCormick® Sesame Seed, toasted
2 tablespoons oil, divided
1 package (14 ounces) firm tofu, cut into chunks
6 heads baby bok choy, cut in half lengthwise
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Vegetarian XO Sauce, plus more for serving
1 cup matchstick carrots
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Cook noodles as directed on package. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Mix vinegar, soy sauce and sesame seed in large bowl. Add noodles; toss gently until well coated. Set aside.
2 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add tofu; cook until lightly browned on all sides; turning occasionally. Remove from pan. Set aside.
3 Add remaining oil to same skillet. Add bok choy and bell pepper; stir-fry 3 minutes or until wilted. Remove from heat. Stir in XO Sauce.
4 Divide noodles among individual serving bowls. Top with bok choy mixture, tofu, carrots and green onion. Serve with additional XO Sauce.
5 Test Kitchen Tip:
• Try soba noodles with other assorted toppings, such as bean sprouts, diced tomatoes, sliced radishes, edamame and chopped chili peppers.
• XO sauce, the iconic condiment, was first created in Hong Kong. Meant to impress, it is known to be a luxury blend typically made with dried shrimp and scallops, Chinese dry-cured ham, garlic and various chiles. The ingredients, combined in a base of oil, create an intense sweet, salty, rich umami flavor.