Sesame Crusted Tofu with Soba Noodles and Teriyaki Asian Greens

Sesame Crusted Tofu with Soba Noodles and Teriyaki Asian Greens

Ready in 25 minutes Serves 2-3
This dish most recently appeared in My Veggie (4 Nights For 2) on Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Tonight’s tofu is crumbed in sesame seeds and panko to give it a delicious crispy coating.


Ingredients

SESAME CRUSTED TOFU

  • 300g firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons flour seasoned with ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons mixed sesame seeds

SOBA NOODLES AND TERIYAKI ASIAN GREENS

  • 2 baby bok choy, sliced in half lengthways
  • 200g green beans, ends trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • 200g soba noodles
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

TO SERVE

  • 100g mung bean sprouts
  • 3 tablespoons roughly chopped coriander leaves and stalks
  • Remaining tub teriyaki sauce

Steps

  1. a pot of salted water to the boil.
  2. Pat tofu dry with paper towels and slice into 1cm-thick strips. Place seasoned flour in a bowl, whisk egg with milk in a second bowl and mix panko breadcrumbs with sesame seeds in a third bowl. Coat each piece of tofu first in flour, then egg mixture, then panko mixture, shaking off excess as you go. Set aside.
  3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a fry-pan on medium heat. Cook sesame crusted tofu for 1–2 minutes each side until golden and crunchy. Set aside and cover to keep warm. Wipe pan clean with paper towels and return to heat with a drizzle of oil.
  4. Stir-fry bok choy and green beans for 3–4 minutes or until tender. Add ginger and teriyaki sauce and cook for a further 1 minute, or until heated through. Set aside.
  5. While Asian greens and tofu are cooking, place noodles in pot of boiling water. Stir to separate noodles and cook for 3–4 minutes or until just tender. Drain then toss with sesame oil and soy sauce to prevent sticking. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
  6. Divide soba noodles between plates, top with some teriyaki Asian greens and a few pieces of sesame crusted tofu. Scatter over mung bean sprouts, garnish with coriander and serve remaining teriyaki sauce on the side.

Nutritional Information

Energy 2621 kj
626 kcal
Protein 33.1g
Carbohydrate 88.0g
Fat 19.4g