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Step 1
1 Place the noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water; let them soak for 15 to 20 minutes, until soft and pliable
Step 2
2 Drain
Step 3
3 Meanwhile, to press the tofu, wrap it in paper towels, set it on a plate and set another small plate on top
Step 4
4 Add a can of tomatoes or another weight to the top plate
Step 5
5 Let the tofu sit for 20 minutes, then unwrap and discard the excess liquid
Step 6
6 Whisk together 2 teaspoons of the soy sauce or tamari and a pinch of sugar in a medium bowl
Step 7
7 Add the pressed tofu and turn to coat evenly
Step 8
8 Combine the fresh turmeric, 1 tablespoon of the water, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender; puree to a paste (alternatively, you can break down the mixture with a mortar and pestle)
Step 9
9 If you are using ground turmeric, mix it with the sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl
Step 10
10 Pour the oil into a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat
Step 11
11 Add the tofu slices and stir-fry for a minute, until they start to brown
Step 12
12 Add the mushrooms, diagonally cut scallions and jalapeño; stir-fry for 45 seconds to 1 minute, until the mushrooms soften
Step 13
13 Stir in the turmeric paste and cook for 20 seconds, then toss in the chives (or the additional scallions and garlic) and stir-fry for another 20 to 30 seconds
Step 14
14 Stir in the drained noodles, the remaining tablespoon of soy sauce or tamari, a pinch of sugar and the black pepper
Step 15
15 Toss until the noodles are evenly colored, untangled and just heated through
Step 16
16 (If any of the ingredients start to stick, add a little splash of hot water
Step 17
17 )
Step 18
18 Transfer to a platter or divide among dinner plates, and serve hot