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Spicy Malaysian-Style Stir-Fried Noodles Photo by: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Spicy Malaysian-Style Stir-Fried Noodles

This popular Southeast Asian street fare is known as mee goreng (fried noodles). Look for the sweet bean sauce and noodles (which are sometimes frozen) at Asian markets; substitute dried linguine for lo mein. You can always use less chile paste to make a milder version.

Cooking Light OCTOBER 2009

  • Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 2/3 cups)

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-ounce) package water-packed extra-firm tofu, drained
  • 1 (1-pound) package fresh Chinese lo mein egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 heads baby bok choy, trimmed and cut crosswise into 2-inch-thick strips
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons chile paste with garlic (such as sambal oelek)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons sweet bean sauce
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

Preparation

1. Line a plate with a triple layer of paper towels; top with tofu. Place a triple layer of paper towels on top of tofu; top with another plate. Let stand 20 minutes. Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.

2. Cook noodles in a large pan of boiling water 3 minutes or until done; drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Wipe pan with paper towels. Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add salt and bok choy; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cook 4 minutes.

3. Combine sugar and remaining ingredients, stirring until combined. Add noodles, remaining 1/2 cup cooking liquid, and sugar mixture to pan; toss to combine. Cook 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated, tossing to coat. Add tofu; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
  • Calories: 359
  • Fat: 9.5g
  • Saturated fat: 1.4g
  • Monounsaturated fat: 2.6g
  • Polyunsaturated fat: 4.2g
  • Protein: 15.1g
  • Carbohydrate: 53g
  • Fiber: 2.1g
  • Cholesterol: 17mg
  • Iron: 3.4mg
  • Sodium: 617mg
  • Calcium: 65mg
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