Quick and easy to prepare. This vegetarian tofu chow mein is perfect for those 'no meat' days and Asian noodle dinner night. We promise, you wont miss your beef!
1package Firm or Extra Firm Tofu cut into small cubes
4clovesof garlic chopped
1medium onion diced
1medium carrots cut into strips
1red bell pepper cut into strips
1/2of a medium cabbage sliced thinlyBokchoy or Gailan can be a substitute
1/4cupOyster flavored sauce
Up to 1/4 cup water if noodles are too dry
Cooking oil for frying tofu and stir frying about 1/4 cup
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Rinse the noodles in warm water and drain. Set aside.
Heat a large saute pan and pour about 2 tablespoons of oil. Add tofu pieces and cook on Medium heat until light golden, turning the tofu pieces often. Set aside in a bowl.
In the same pan ( or wok ), add 1 tablespoon of oil and saute onion ( Medium heat )until softened, abt 1 minute. Add the chopped garlic followed by the vegetables. Season with a pinch ( or two ) of salt and pepper. Add the fried tofu and stir fry for 2- 3 minutes.
Add the drained noodles and the oyster sauce.
Using two wooden spoons, toss all the ingredients together until well combined. Continue tossing for a few more minutes. Turn off heat and transfer to a serving dish.