Asian Stir-Fry with Noodles

• 1 10-ounce package firm tofu
• 1 15-ounce can chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 8-ounce package soba noodles
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon spicy Thai chili sauce (2 teaspoons for extra-spicy flavor)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 2 cups broccoli or broccolini florets and stems, chopped
• 1 cup chopped red pepper
• 2 cups snow peas, ends and strings removed
• 6 white mushrooms sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions

1. Cut tofu in half lengthwise and place halves on a dinner plate.
2. Cover with multiple layers of paper towel, then place a heavy object on top to force water out of tofu.
3. Let sit 15 to 20 minutes.
4. In a medium saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil.
5. Add noodles and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until just tender.
6. Drain.
7. Transfer to a serving bowl.
8. Toss with sesame oil.
9. Set aside.
10. To make the sauce, combine one cup chicken broth with cornstarch in a small saucepan; stir until smooth and no lumps remain.
11. Stir in soy sauce and chili sauce.
12. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sauce thickens slightly.
13. Set aside on stovetop to keep warm.
14. To stir-fry vegetables, preheat a nonstick wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
15. When pan is hot, add olive oil.
16. When oil is hot, add ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds.
17. Add broccoli or broccolini, red pepper and snow peas; stir-fry 2 minutes.
18. Add mushrooms and green onions; stir-fry 1 to 3 minutes.
19. Remove tofu from covering and slice into 1-inch cubes; add to stir-fry.
20. Stir gently 2 to 3 minutes.
21. Pour vegetables over noodles and toss.
22. Variation: Replace tofu with 3/4 pound cubed skinless, boneless chicken breast or 3/4 pound cooked medium prawns.

chicken broth, water, noodles, sesame oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, chili sauce, extra virgin olive oil, fresh ginger, broccoli, red pepper, snow peas, white mushrooms, green onions

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/asian-stir-fry-with-noodles (may not work)