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: Sesame-Crusted Tofu with Spicy Pineapple Noodles Recipe
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| Noodle Recipes "4 ounces udon noodles, or whole-wheat spaghetti 1/3 cup sesame seeds, preferably a mixture of white and black 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 14-ounce package extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 small dried red chiles, such as Thai, cayenne or chile de arbol 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (see Tip) and cut in half 1 6-ounce can pineapple juice, (3/4 cup) 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 cups diced fresh pineapple 2 teaspoons hot sesame oil " "1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse well under cold water. 2. Mix sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and salt in a shallow dish. Cut the block of tofu lengthwise into 8 thin ""steaks."" Pat dry with a paper towel, and press both sides into the sesame-seed mixture. 3. Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, cover and keep warm. 4. Wipe out the pan. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil. Add ginger, garlic and chiles and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add snap peas and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes more. Add pineapple juice, bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes. Whisk the remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth. Add to the pan and cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, add pineapple, sesame oil and the noodles; toss to coat with the sauce and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove the chiles. Serve the noodles with the tofu. " | ||
