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Japanese Noodles with Bok Choy and Tofu

3.7

(51)

Dried udon noodles are found in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets; if unavailable, use linguine instead.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
8 green onions, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 heads bok choy, bottom third discarded, leaves thickly sliced
1 12-ounce package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, drained well on paper towels
1 12-ounce package udon noodles or 12 ounces linguine, freshly cooked

Preparation

  1. Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, honey, 1 tablespoon oil and cornstarch in small bowl to blend. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic and ginger and stir 30 seconds. Add bok choy and sauté until beginning to wilt, about 2 minutes. Mix in tofu, then noodles and soy mixture. Stir until sauce thickens and coats noodle mixture, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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