Vegetarian Chow Mein

Step 1

Prepare noodles according to packet instructions (usually soaking it in boiling water).

Step 2

Combine tofu with marinade and set aside for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

Step 4

Heat oil in wok over high heat, add garlic and stir fry for 10 seconds.

Step 5

Add tofu and stir fry until starting to caramelise - about 1 minute. Stir fry gently so the tofu doesn't break.

Step 6

Add the cabbage and carrot and stir fry until the cabbage starts to wilt.

Step 7

Add the noodles, scallions/shallots, bean sprouts and sauce and stir fry until the noodles are warmed through and sauce evenly coats the noodles - about 1 minute. Don't cook it too much - the bean sprouts should still be quite crisp, not wilted.

Step 8

Serve immediately.

Step 9

If you have a jar of homemade Real Chinese All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce, you do not need to make the marinade or sauce for this recipe.

Step 10

Substitute the tofu marinade with 1 tbsp Stir Fry Sauce

Step 11

Substitute the Sauce ingredients with 1/4 cup Stir Fry Sauce and 1/4 cup water.