Tofu Noodle Stir-Fry Vegan (Printable Version)

Savor crispy tofu, fresh veggies, and noodles tossed in a savory vegan sauce for a delicious, colorful meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Stir-Fry Base

01 - 225 g linguine noodles
02 - 400 g extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
03 - 2 tablespoons corn starch
04 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

→ Sauce

05 - 60 ml low sodium soy sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
08 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
09 - 1 tablespoon gochujang
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
12 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

→ Vegetables & Garnish

14 - 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
15 - 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
16 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
17 - 1 carrot, shredded
18 - green onion, sliced, for serving
19 - additional sesame seeds, for serving
20 - fresh basil leaves, for serving

# Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent overcooking.
02 - Cut tofu into cubes and place in a bowl. Toss with corn starch to evenly coat. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tofu cubes and cook, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp on all sides.
03 - In a bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Whisk well to blend.
04 - Pour half of the stir-fry sauce over the crisp tofu in the pan. Toss to coat and cook until tofu absorbs the sauce and begins to caramelize. Transfer tofu to a bowl and set aside.
05 - Return the skillet to heat and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add bell peppers, onion, jalapeño (if using), and carrot. Stir-fry over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until vegetables are slightly charred and just tender.
06 - Add cooked noodles and remaining stir-fry sauce to the skillet with vegetables. Toss well to ensure even coating and continue cooking for 2–3 minutes until the sauce is absorbed and noodles are heated through.
07 - Return caramelized tofu to the skillet and toss with noodles and vegetables until heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onion, basil, and additional sesame seeds.

# Notes:

01 - Rice noodles may be substituted for linguine; adjust cooking time accordingly.