Ingredients

  • 1 (7 ounce) package udon noodles, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 4 baby bok choy, leaves separated and white part trimmed (about 1 lb.)
  • 4 green onions, trimmed and sliced

Method

  • Cook noodles as package directs. Drain and divide among 4 bowls.
  • Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and broth and set aside.
  • Cut tofu lengthwise into 3 pieces. Cut crosswise into 1/2-in. sticks and pat dry with paper towel.
  • Heat 1 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Brown tofu (don't stir), 4 minutes; brown on other side. Set on noodles.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoons vegetable oil to same pan over medium-high heat. Cook ginger and garlic until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add bok choy and cook until wilted, 5 minutes. Add reserved broth mixture and cook until hot, about 1 minute.
  • Spoon mixture over noodles and tofu and sprinkle with onions sprinkled on top.