Asian Pasta With Tofu Shiitake Mushrooms And Broccoli Recipe

Ingredients for Asian Pasta With Tofu Shiitake Mushrooms And Broccoli

• Canola Oil
• Shiitake Mushrooms
• Garlic Cloves
• Fresh Ginger
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• Hot Red Pepper Flakes
• Firm Tofu
• Chicken Stock
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• Buckwheat Noodles
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

How to Make Asian Pasta With Tofu Shiitake Mushrooms And Broccoli

1. **Prep Ahead (Optional):** Blanch broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound broccoli florets and blanch for 1 minute. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Once cool, drain and pat dry. Set aside.
2. **Cook Pasta:** Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces dried soba or udon noodles (or 4 ounces rice noodles). Cook according to package directions until al dente (about 5 minutes for soba/udon, 1 minute for rice noodles). Drain and set aside.
3. **Sauté Mushrooms:** Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a wide skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced, and sear for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. **Add Aromatics:** Add 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, minced; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional). Cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
5. **Sear Tofu:** Remove mushroom mixture from skillet and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil to the skillet. Add 14 ounces firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed. Sear for 1 minute per side, until golden brown. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and stir to coat.
6. **Combine & Simmer:** Return mushroom mixture and blanched broccoli to the skillet. Add 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken stock and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 1-2 minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender.
7. **Finish & Serve:** Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Serve immediately.