Best 7 Tofu Chow Mein Recipes

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Tofu chow mein is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of protein. Tofu chow mein is also a relatively easy dish to make, so it is perfect for busy weeknights. With so many different tofu chow mein recipes available, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. This article will help you find the best tofu chow mein recipe for your needs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TOFU CHOW MEIN



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This is an easy recipe for a "tofu beginner," as it teaches people how to use it. If you have time, one way to prepare it is to cut the tofu block in half and wrap well in a terry kitchen towel. Let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour to absorb excess water. For a complete meal, serve with Chinese soup and egg rolls! - Autumn SinClaire, Gold Beach, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces uncooked whole wheat angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1 package (16 ounces) extra-firm tofu
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil; spread onto a baking sheet and let stand about 1 hour., Meanwhile, cut tofu into 1/2-in. cubes and blot dry. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel; place on a plate and refrigerate until ready to cook., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add pasta, spreading evenly; cook until bottom is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry mushrooms, pepper and tofu until mushrooms are tender, 3-4 minutes. Add pasta and soy sauce; toss and heat through. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHOW MEIN



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Delicious chow mein ready in just 20 minutes, easy to put together, a classic Chinese dish of stir-fried noodles with shredded vegetables and toasted tofu in a sticky fragrant sauce made from hoisin sauce and soy sauce.

Provided by pbdad

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 red bell pepper
1 white onion
2 clove garlic
1 red chilli
10 g ginger root (- thumb size)
200 g broccoli
200 g portobello mushrooms
1 carrot
200 g wholewheat noodles
30 g cashew nuts
3 spring onions

Steps:

  • Begin by preparing the noodles by placing them into boiling water for 5 mins. Then drain and refresh with cold water and drain and put to one side.
  • Drain the tofu and pat dry. Chop the tofu into dice sized pieces and place in a bowl with the soy sauce, mix and let the tofu marinate while to prep the rest of the dish. stir occasionally during the prepping.
  • Shred all the other vegetables - the onion, cabbage, red pepper, carrots, and broccoli.
  • Slice the field mushrooms, finely chop the spring onions. Finally, mince the ginger and red chilli pepper. Now the prepping is done we can cook.
  • Heat the wok and add a little oil. I usually add the hardier vegetables first, i.e. onions, cashew nuts, cabbage, carrot and lastly the broccoli and mushrooms. Stir fry the vegetables for several mins stirring and mixing it before it can burn and stick. If you find it drying out and burning, stir in a splash of water.
  • Add the spring onions, ginger, chilli and garlic to the wok and stir in.
  • Cook tofu, by placing it in a separate frying pan and charring the sides of the tofu cubes - once charred all over add to the stir fry and mix in.
  • While the vegetables are frying, make the sauce. Start by combining the cornflower, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sweet chilli sauce and mirin rice wine and some cold water in a pan, heat over a gentle heat stirring all the time as the heat will thicken the sauce and stirring will stop it becoming lumpy. Keep stirring the vegetables.
  • Pour the sauce over the chow mein and stir in
  • Add the chopped coriander and sesame seeds and a final stir and take to the table to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 29 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY TOFU AND VEGETABLE LO MEIN



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Fresh ginger adds great flavor -- and as a bonus it contains gingerol, a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch pieces
Freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces thin whole wheat spaghetti
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce
1 12-ounce bag broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 carrot, halved crosswise and cut into thin strips
1 red jalapeno pepper, sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Pat the tofu dry between 2 layers of paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook, turning once, until well browned and slightly crisp, about 15 minutes; transfer to a plate.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in the boiling water, 1 to 2 minutes less than the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain. Mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce and 1/2 cup of the cooking water in a small bowl.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Increase the heat to high and add the broccoli. Cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, carrot, jalapeno and ginger and cook until just softened, 2 more minutes. Add the noodles, tofu and soy sauce mixture and cook, tossing, until most of the sauce is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Stir in enough of the remaining 1/2 cup cooking water to loosen. Drizzle with the sesame oil, season with salt and toss.

CHOW MEIN



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces thin lo mein noodles
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 carrot, julienned
1/2 head napa cabbage, sliced thin
1/2 onion, sliced
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Sliced green onions, for topping

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the peanut oil. Add the carrots, cabbage and onions and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce and sesame oil, then toss in the noodles. Top with sliced green onions.

TOFU CHOW MEIN



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Categories     Vegetable     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cabbage, chopped
2 cups onions, sliced
sesame or almond oil
1 pound tofu, diced
2 cups peas
2 cups fresh or canned mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
1 tablespoon low-salt soy sauce, tamari, or Bragg Liquid Aminos
1 teaspoon oriental seasonings
1 15-ounce can water chestnuts, reserving liquid
2 cups mung bean sprouts
Instructions:

Steps:

  • In a covered pan or wok, sauté cabbage and onions, with a thin coating of sesame or almond oil. Cook for 5 minutes and then add the tofu, peas and mushrooms. Mix the arrowroot powder and the soy sauce with 3 tablespoons of the water from the mushroom liquid or from the water chestnuts. Add this mixture with the seasonings, water chestnuts and bean sprouts and mix well. Cook for three more minutes.

CHOW MEIN



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A classic Chinese dish of stir-fried egg noodles with shredded chicken breast. Experiment with different fish, meat or vegetables

Provided by Ken Hom

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Side dish, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

225g dried or fresh egg noodles
1 tbsp sesame oil, plus 1 tsp
100g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into fine shreds
2½ tbsp groundnut oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
50g mangetout, finely shredded
50g prosciutto or cooked ham, finely shredded
2 tsp light soy sauce
2 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaohsing rice wine or dry sherry
½ tsp freshly ground white pepper
½ tsp golden caster sugar
2 spring onions, finely chopped
2 tsp light soy sauce
2 tsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry Sherry
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Cook 225g egg noodles in a large pan of boiling water for 3-5 mins, then drain and put them in cold water. Drain thoroughly, toss them with 1 tbsp sesame oil and set aside.
  • Combine 100g chicken breasts, cut into fine shreds, with 2 tsp light soy sauce, 2 tsp Shaohsing rice wine or dry sherry, 1 tsp sesame oil, ½ tsp white pepper and ½ tsp salt for the marinade, mix well and then leave to marinate for about 10 mins.
  • Heat a wok over a high heat. Add 1 tbsp groundnut oil and, when it is very hot and slightly smoking, add the chicken shreds.
  • Stir-fry for about 2 mins and then transfer to a plate.
  • Wipe the wok clean, reheat until it is very hot then add 1½ tbsp groundnut oil.
  • When the oil is slightly smoking, add the 2 finely chopped garlic cloves and stir-fry for 10 seconds.
  • Add 50g finely shredded mangetout and 50g finely shredded prosciutto, and stir-fry for about 1 min.
  • Add the noodles, 2 tsp light soy sauce, 2 tsp dark soy sauce,1 tbsp Shaohsing rice wine or dry sherry, ½ tsp white pepper, ½ tsp golden caster sugar, 2 finely chopped spring onions and 1 tsp salt.
  • Stir-fry for 2 mins. Return the chicken and any juices to the noodle mixture. Stir-fry for about 3-4 mins or until the chicken is cooked.
  • Add 1 tsp sesame oil and give the mixture a few final stirs. Put on a warm platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 4.2 milligram of sodium

CRISPY SHEET-PAN NOODLES WITH GLAZED TOFU



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Contrasting textures are a signature characteristic of Cantonese chow mein, in which crispy fried strands tangle with tender noodles. Here, that is achieved with the help of a sheet pan and an intensely hot oven. To ensure optimal crunch, start with the pan on the bottom rack to crisp the underside of the noodles, then move it up to the highest to encourage crackly noodles on top, too. Instant ramen noodles are the perfect choice for this recipe because they crisp up flawlessly; just soak them in boiling hot water to loosen them up before sliding them into the oven. The hoisin-marinated tofu is subtly sweet and carries a lot of the flavor in this noodle dish. Quick cooking baby bok choy adds freshness, but you could also use leftover vegetables or seasonal produce. To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.

Provided by Hetty McKinnon

Categories     dinner, noodles, vegetables, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 blocks instant ramen noodles (about 9 ounces), flavor packets discarded
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoon neutral oil, such as grapeseed or vegetable
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Kosher salt
1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
3 baby bok choy, trimmed and sliced vertically into 4 pieces
Handful of cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons hoisin
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 garlic clove, grated
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees and place one rack on the top and one on the bottom. Fill a kettle or medium pot with water (about 8 cups) and bring to a boil. Place the noodles in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 5 minutes, then drain. Set aside the bowl to use in Step 5.
  • Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the hoisin sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic and sesame seeds.
  • Place the noodles on a sheet pan. Add the sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of neutral oil, soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Toss to combine, then spread the noodles out evenly.
  • Dip each tofu slice into the marinade, coating both sides, then add them to the sheet pan, pushing the noodles aside so that the tofu touches the pan and doesn't just sit on top of the noodles. Place on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Reserve excess marinade.
  • Place the baby bok choy into the reserved bowl, then add the remaining 1 tablespoon of neutral oil and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and toss to coat.
  • Remove the sheet pan from the oven (the noodles should be crisp on the bottom and around the edges) and add the bok choy to the pan. Return the sheet pan to the top rack of the oven and bake for 4 to 7 minutes until the greens are vibrant with crispy edges, and the top of the noodles are crispy. Drizzle with the remaining marinade, top with cilantro leaves and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your chow mein a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, celery, bell peppers, and bok choy.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender-crisp, not mushy.
  • Use a good-quality soy sauce. This is the key to getting that authentic Chinese flavor. Look for a soy sauce that is dark and thick, and has a rich flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of noodles. Chow mein can be made with a variety of noodles, including wheat noodles, rice noodles, and glass noodles. Each type of noodle has its own unique texture and flavor, so experiment until you find one that you like.
  • Serve chow mein immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that the noodles are still hot and the vegetables are still crispy.

Conclusion:

Chow mein is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a chow mein that is as good as, or even better than, your favorite takeout. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chow mein a try. You won't be disappointed!

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