Chen's Sesame Ginger Noodles with Crispy Tofu

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

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A vibrant vegan stir-fry featuring crispy pressed tofu and a glossy sesame-ginger-hoisin sauce tossed through noodles. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs firm tofu, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz, pressed and cubed firm tofu
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
8 oz soba noodles
1 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz cubed tofu and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy on all sides, flipping once.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 2 tbsp hoisin sauce until smooth.
Step 3: Cook 8 oz soba noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Step 4: Add shredded carrots to the wok with crispy tofu, stir-frying for 2 minutes. Add cooked noodles and the prepared sauce, tossing until evenly coated and heated through for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.