Mushroom and Noodle Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Japanese curly noodles or instant ramen
• 3/4 cup veggie stock
  
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing or dry sherry
• 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 package firm tofu
  
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 10 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
• 2 heads baby bok choy, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick

Directions

1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water. In a measuring cup, mix the stock with the soy sauce, Shaoxing, sesame oil and crushed red pepper. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water.
2. In a very large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until golden, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic to a plate. Add the eggs to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until set, about 1 minute. Transfer the eggs to the plate. Season the tofu with salt and pepper. Add the tofu to the skillet and stir-fry over moderately high heat until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer the tofu to the plate with the garlic and egg.
3. In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the bok choy and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the noodles and soy sauce and cornstarch mixtures and cook over moderate heat, tossing, until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, egg, tofu and any accumulated juices and cook, tossing until heated through, 1 minute. Transfer to bowls and serve.

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Fried Tofu with Spicy Ginger-Sesame Sauce

Ingredients

1. 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2. 1 tablespoon sugar
3. 1 tablespoon Korean red pepper flakes or 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
4. 1 large garlic clove, very finely chopped
5. 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
6. 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
7. 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
8. One 14-ounce container firm tofu
9. Vegetable oil, for frying
10. 1 scallion, thinly sliced
11. Steamed rice, for serving

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the sugar, red pepper, garlic, sesame oil, ginger and sesame seeds.
2. Slice the tofu crosswise into 8 thin slabs. Dry the tofu with paper towels, pressing until no moisture remains.
3. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil until shimmering. Add the tofu and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Spoon the sauce over the fried tofu and sprinkle with the scallion. Serve with steamed rice.

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