Sticky Miso-Glazed Shiitake Mushrooms & Crispy Tofu Noodle Bowls

Crisp golden tofu and savoury shiitake mushrooms in a glossy miso, ginger and garlic glaze, served over rice noodles with pak choi.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Cooking Method: Boiling, Pan-Frying, Stir-Frying

Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired

Courses: Dinner, Main Course

Difficulty: easy

Servings: 4

Dietary: Dairy Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free Adaptable, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

Crisp golden tofu and savoury shiitake mushrooms in a glossy miso, ginger and garlic glaze, served over rice noodles with pak choi.

Ingredients

For the Crispy Tofu

400 g extra-firm tofu, pressed
2 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp neutral oil
Salt and black pepper

For the Shiitake Mushrooms

300 g fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 tbsp neutral oil

For the Miso Glaze

2 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp tamari or light soy sauce
1½ tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, grated
2 tsp grated ginger
3 tbsp water

For the Noodles and Greens

250 g dried flat rice noodles
2 heads pak choi
1 tsp neutral oil
3 spring onions, sliced

To Finish

2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Extra spring onion
Chilli flakes (optional)

Instructions

1
Tear pressed tofu into irregular pieces and coat with cornflour and seasoning.
2
Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth.
3
Pan-fry tofu 8–10 minutes until crisp and golden; set aside.
4
Brown shiitake mushrooms 5–6 minutes.
5
Cook rice noodles according to packet instructions.
6
Stir-fry pak choi stalks then leaves until tender-crisp.
7
Return tofu to mushrooms, add glaze and toss 1–2 minutes until sticky and glossy.
8
Serve over noodles with pak choi, spring onions and sesame seeds.

Note

Extra-firm tofu gives the best texture; tearing creates crisp irregular edges. For gluten-free use certified gluten-free tamari and miso. Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days.

Keywords: miso shiitake tofu noodle bowls, vegan miso noodles, crispy tofu rice noodles, shiitake mushroom noodle bowls

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