Crispy Tofu Sesame Lo Mein

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
  ¼ tsp
• brown sugar
  1 tbsp
• butter
  1 tbsp
• cooking oil
  2 tbsp
• cornstarch
  2 tbsp
• hoisin sauce
  2 tbsp
• lo mein noodles
  8 oz
• onion
  1 unit
• salt
  ½ tsp
• scallions
  2 unit
• sesame oil
  1 tsp
• sesame seeds
  1 tbsp
• sriracha
  1 tsp
• sugar snap peas
  4 oz
• tofu
  12 oz
• vegetarian oyster sauce
  2 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• medium pot
• large bowl
• large pan
• small bowl

1. 

   1

   Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Add lo mein noodles to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ⏱️ 5 minutes , then drain.

   lo mein noodles: 8 oz
2. 

   2

   Place tofu in a large bowl ; season with salt and black pepper . Add cornstarch and toss until evenly coated.

   tofu: 12 oz, salt: ½ tsp, black pepper: ¼ tsp, cornstarch: 2 tbsp
3. 

   3

   Heat cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook until crispy on all sides ⏱️ 5 minutes . Transfer to paper towels to drain.

   cooking oil: 2 tbsp
4. 

   4

   In a small bowl , whisk together hoisin sauce , vegetarian oyster sauce , brown sugar , sriracha , and sesame oil .

   hoisin sauce: 2 tbsp, vegetarian oyster sauce: 2 tbsp, brown sugar: 1 tbsp, sriracha: 1 tsp, sesame oil: 1 tsp
5. 

   5

   Wipe out the pan and return to medium-high heat. Add onion (thinly sliced), sugar snap peas , and scallions (whites only); season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender ⏱️ 3 minutes .

   onion: 1 unit, sugar snap peas: 4 oz, scallions: 2 unit
6. 

   6

   Pour the sauce over the vegetables and cook until glossy ⏱️ 1 minute . Add drained noodles and butter ; toss until noodles are thoroughly coated in the sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

   butter: 1 tbsp
7. 7

   Divide lo mein between shallow bowls. Spoon any remaining sauce over the top. Top with crispy tofu, scallion greens, and sesame seeds . Serve.

   sesame seeds: 1 tbsp