Asian-Style Tofu and Cucumber Noodles

katew's Note:

Another vegetarian idea - this one is from BBC Goodfood

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• knob gingerroot , peeled and shredded
• 1 lime , 1/2 juiced, 1/2 cut into wedges
• 250 g firm tofu , drained
• 2 sheets medium egg noodles
• 1 teaspoon sunflower oil
• 1 red chili , deseeded, finely sliced
• ½ cucumber , peeled into ribbons
• 1 tablespoon peanuts , toasted, crushed

Directions:

1. Mix soy, ginger and lime juice in a dish, add tofu.
2. Marinate 5 minutes, turn once.
3. Boil noodles according to pack instructions, drain, cool.
4. Dry tofu on kitchen paper.
5. Heat oil in nonstick pan, fry tofu till golden, about 3 minutes each side.
6. Cut into cubes.
7. To serve mix noodles, chilli, cucumber, tofu and the marinade in a bowl.
8. Garnish with lime wedges and peanuts.