Lo Mein With Tofu

• 1 (14-ounce) package firm water-packed tofu, drained and cut crosswise into 4 (1-inch-thick) pieces
• 8 ounces whole-wheat linguine
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 3/4 cup vertically sliced onion
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 cups peeled, thinly diagonally sliced carrot
• 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

1. Place tofu in a single layer on several layers of paper towels. Cover tofu with several more layers of paper towels, and top with a cast-iron skillet or other heavy pan. Let stand for 30 minutes. Discard paper towels.
2. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain. Combine pasta, sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; toss. Set aside.
3. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper evenly over tofu. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add tofu to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove from pan; cut into bite-sized pieces. Combine oyster sauce and next 3 ingredients (through vinegar) in a small bowl, stirring well.
4. Heat a wok or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion; stir-fry 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add cabbage, carrot, and garlic; stir-fry 2 minutes or until cabbage wilts. Reduce heat to medium; stir in tofu and vinegar mixture, tossing to coat. Add pasta and bean sprouts; toss. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with green onions.

water, linguine, dark sesame oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, canola oil, oyster sauce, mirin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, onion, cabbage, carrot, garlic, fresh bean sprouts, green onions

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/lo-mein-with-tofu (may not work)