Mahogany Hoisin And Sesame Noodles With Bok Choy

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, stirred into 1 tbs. water
• 8 ounces wheat-based asian noodles, such as somen or 8 ounces whole wheat fettuccine
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 ounces extra firm tofu, pressed dry and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise
• 4 cups packed shredded bok choy
• 4 scallions, minced
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained (optional)
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Recipe

• 1 put large pot of water on to boil. meanwhile, make a paste with the hoisin, soy sauce, 3/4 cup water and cornstarch paste in small bowl, and set aside.
• 2 add noodles to boiling water, stirring occasionally, and cook according to package directions. drain well. toss with sesame oil, and set aside.
• 3 heat canola oil in same pot over medium-high heat. add garlic, tofu, bell pepper, bok choy and scallions, and stir-fry until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
• 4 add hoisin mixture, stirring and cooking until slightly thickened.
• 5 add noodles and water chestnuts, if using. toss to coat, and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• 6 sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.