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Tofu With Asparagus Pasta In Hoisin Sauce

Make Tofu With Asparagus Pasta In Hoisin Sauce at home with Tofu Mori Nu Lite Extra Firm, Tricolor Fettuccine, Sesame Seeds, Cold Pressed Sesame Oil, and Hoisin Sauce. Serves 3. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 10 oz
• 6 oz
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1 pinch
• 3

Method (preview)

1. 1

   PRESSED AND DRAINED TOFU: Place tofu on a rimmed plate.

2. 2

   Place a smaller plate on top.

3. 3

   Weight the place with a heavy object.

4. 4

   Press for 4 to 8 hours.

5. 5

   Drain and pat dry.

6. 6

   Drain in a cool place (refrigerator).

7. 7

   Slice tofu block into three thin sheets.

8. 8

   Sprinkle both sides of each piece with some of the flour.

9. 9

   Combine remaining flour with the hoisin sauce and water; this will be used as a thickening sauce later.

10. 10

    Season with a curry blend, if using.

11. 11

    Dry-pan roast the sesame seeds in a non-stick skillet (2 to 3 minutes). Remove and set aside.

12. 12

    Add oil to the skillet and heat to medium-high; fry the slices of tofu, turning once.

13. 13

    Reduce the heat to medium.

14. 14

    Using the edge of your turner or spatula, cut the tofu sheets into 1" strips.

15. 15

    Add the hoisin mix to the skillet and tilt to swirl.

16. 16

    Add water when needed to thin the sauce.

17. 17

    Add the tomatoes and the sesame seeds.

18. 18

    When the tomatoes are heated through, pour the sauce over the pasta and asparagus mixture.

19. 19

    Toss gently to combine.