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Broccoli Tofu Ramen Noodles

Tastes like takeout style broccoli and tofu ramen noodles stir fry! Made with simple ingredients and a homemade stir fry sauce!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Broccoli Tofu Ramen Noodles
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Joy Shull

Ingredients

  • 2 14 oz each blocks extra firm tofu
  • 8 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • ¼ cup minced fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup minced garlic
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 9 oz ramen noodles flavor packets discarded

Instructions

  • Drain the tofu blocks and place between a dish towel. Place something heavy on it for a few minutes to drain out excess moisture.
  • Dice tofu into chunks
  • Next, start cooking the tofu. I used an air fryer, and misted the tofu chunks with olive oil spray. Also, mist the bottom of the air fryer basket before adding the tofu. This is my favorite way to make tofu as it is SUPER crispy, just check/shake every 5 - 10 minutes, and set to the highest heat, until crispy on all sides. It should take between 20 - 30 minutes. (see notes at the bottom for alternate ways to cook the tofu if you do not have an air fryer).
  • While the tofu is cooking, mince the garlic and ginger. Chop up the green onions and fresh broccoli florets
  • To a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, ginger, garlic, broccoli, and green onions
  • Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often
  • Shake together a batch of the 3 ingredient stir fry sauce recipe
  • Add half of the stir fry sauce to the skillet, and cook an additional 10 minutes
  • Boil the water to cook the ramen noodles, and discard the flavor packets
  • Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions
  • Once the broccoli is done (should still have some texture and not mushy), add the cooked ramen noodles and finished tofu to the skillet, along with the last half of the stir fry sauce
  • Stir and heat an additional 5 minutes, until everything is coated in sauce
  • Serve and enjoy. We love it both with and without sweet chili sauce on top!

Notes

Alternate ways to cook the tofu

  1. In a skillet: Once the tofu is pressed/diced, toss it with 1 - 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, or enough to coat the tofu. Then pan fry with sesame oil until golden on all sides, around 20 or so minutes
  2. In the oven: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the tofu cubes on it. Spray with olive oil spray and bake at 400 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes, flipping at least once.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 982mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g