These vegan Shanghai noodles are stir-fried with veggies, drenched in a savory sauce and served up with crispy pan-fried tofu.
Course:
Entree
Cuisine:
American, Chinese
Servings: 4
Calories: 481 kcal
Author: Alissa
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9 ½
oz.
dried udon noodles*
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2
tbsp.
soy sauce
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2
tbsp.
hoisin sauce
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2
tbsp.
dry sherry or Chinese cooking wine
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1
tbsp.
sesame oil
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1
tbsp.
cornstarch
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2
tsp.
maple syrup or agave
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1-2
tsp.
Asian chili paste,
optional, or to taste
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2
tsp.
freshly grated ginger
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1
garlic clove,
minced
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2
tbsp.
vegetable oil,
divided
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1
lb.
extra firm tofu,
drained, pressed and cut into 1 inch cubes
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4
cups
shredded napa cabbage
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2
medium carrots,
julienned
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Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package directions, until al dente.
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Whisk soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sherry or cooking wine, sesame oil, cornstarch, maple syrup or agave, chili paste, ginger and garlic together in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Coat the bottom of a large nonstick skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil and place over medium heat. Add tofu and cook about 10 minutes, flipping once or twice, until browned on multiple sides. Remove from skillet and transfer to a plate.
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Add remaining tablespoon of oil to skillet and raise heat to high. Add carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add cabbage and continue to stir-fry just until it begins to wilt and carrots are tender-crisp, about 30 seconds. Add noodles, soy sauce mixture and tofu to skillet. Flip a few times to coat the noodles and veggies in sauce. Cook just until noodles are heated throughout, about 30 seconds.
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Remove from heat and divide onto plates. Serve.
Loosely adapted from Life Made Sweeter's Stir-Fried Shanghai Noodles with Ground Pork and Napa Cabbage.
*There's actually a type of noodle called a "Shanghai noodle" that you might be able to find in Asian markets, but as far as I know, you'd be hard pressed to find it in vegan form. If you can find them, by all means use them. If not, udon noodles are a close enough approximation.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Shanghai Noodles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481
Calories from Fat 155
% Daily Value*
Fat 17.2g26%
Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Sodium 1469mg61%
Potassium 699mg20%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 6.6g26%
Sugar 13.5g15%
Protein 21.3g43%
Calcium 250mg25%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.