Tofu and Cashew Chow Mein

Servings: 2

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 7 minutes

You will need

10 oz (300g) precooked thick wheat noodles

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil

6 oz (180g) firm tofu - cut into cubes

1 carrot, julienned

2 cups small broccoli florets

2 cloves garlic - minced (crushed)

2 teaspoons finely grated ginger

1/2 cup roasted cashew nuts

Method

1. Loosen the precooked noodles by soaking in a bowl of hot water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and set aside. Mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil and water in a bowl.
2. Heat a wok or large frying pan over a high heat, add the oil and stir-fry the carrot and broccoli for 2 minutes. Add the tofu and stir-fry for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for a minute.
3. Stir through the noodles and then add the sauce mixture and cashews and mix until thoroughly combined and heated through.

Variation: Flaked almonds can replace the cashews.

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