Asian Noodles And Broccoli Recipe

Ingredients for Asian Noodles And Broccoli

• 1 large head broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
• Dry Pasta
• Dark Sesame Oil
• Light Olive Oil
• Minced Garlic Cloves
• Hot Pepper Flakes
• Firm Tofu
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Rice Wine Vinegar
• Turbinado Sugar

How to Make Asian Noodles And Broccoli

1. Prepare the broccoli: Wash and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
2. Cook the pasta: Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
3. Blanch the broccoli: While the pasta cooks, bring a separate pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the broccoli to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
4. Make the sauce: In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until lightly browned.
5. Stir-fry: Add the blanched broccoli, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar to the skillet. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened and coats the broccoli and tofu.
6. Combine: Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the broccoli and tofu mixture. Add a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Serve: Serve the Asian Noodles and Broccoli Stir-Fry warm or at room temperature. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions, if desired.