Scissor Cut Tofu Noodles

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Blend silken tofu to make a tofu paste.
  2. 2Add the tofu paste to plain flour until you have a scraggly dough.
  3. 3Knead the dough for 10 minutes until you have a smooth dough.
  4. 4Using kitchen scissors, cut bits off the dough directly into boiling water.
  5. 5Make sure to keep the dough bits roughly the same size.
  6. 6Once the tofu noodles float to the top, they are ready.
  7. 7Heat olive oil in a pan.
  8. 8Add sliced garlic and chopped onions to the pan and cook until they soften.
  9. 9Add gochujang and fry it off for 2 minutes.
  10. 10Add the remaining tofu paste to the pan.
  11. 11Loosen the sauce with a bit of the pasta water.
  12. 12Toss the cooked tofu noodles in the sauce.
  13. 13Garnish with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 block Silken tofu
  • 1 cup Plain flour
  • 3 tbsp Tofu paste
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 small Red onion
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang
  • 0.33 cup Pasta water
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
  • Salt
  • Parsley

Equipment

BlenderBowlPotKitchen scissorsSpatulaPan

Tips

  • Keep the dough bits roughly the same size when cutting.
  • Add the tofu paste bit by bit until you have a scraggly dough for the noodles.
  • Loosen the sauce with a bit of pasta water for desired consistency.
  • Garnish with parsley for freshness.
  • Nutritional yeast is optional but can enhance flavor.
  • Knead the dough for 10 minutes to achieve a smooth consistency