Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Crispy Tofu and Authentic Black Bean Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

Tender rice noodles stir-fried with crispy golden tofu and a bold, authentic black bean sauce for a satisfying vegetarian meal with deep umami flavors. This Chinese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs rice noodles, firm tofu, fermented black beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz dried rice noodles
• 14 oz block, pressed and cubed firm tofu
• 2 tbsp, rinsed and mashed fermented black beans
• 3 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks chopped scallions
• 1/2 tsp optional red chili flakes
• 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 8 oz dried rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until softened; drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz cubed firm tofu and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy; remove tofu and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp vegetable oil, then sauté 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp rinsed and mashed fermented black beans, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 cup water; stir and cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Toss in softened noodles, 2 chopped scallions, and crispy tofu. Stir-fry everything together for 3-4 minutes until noodles are coated in sauce and heated through. Add 1/2 tsp red chili flakes if desired for heat. Serve hot.