Ingredients:
- 1 lb Bombolini Ramen Noodles
- 1 lb Twin Oaks Tofu
- 1 bunch Bok Choy
- 3 oz Fiji Ginger Almond Butter
- 6 oz Sijang Chili Crisp (to taste)
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce or Tamari
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Seasoned Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or ¼ teaspoon powdered garlic)
- ½ teaspoon Ginger Powder
- ⅓ cup hot water
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine 3 oz of Fiji Ginger Almond Butter, soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, seasoned rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, ginger powder, and hot water. Whisk well until emulsified.
2. Prepare the Tofu:
- Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- In a small pot, bring 3 cups of salted water to a boil.
- Add the tofu cubes to the boiling water and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Strain the tofu and toss lightly with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or tamari and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
- Lay out the tofu cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, toss the baked tofu with ⅓ cup of the prepared Ginger Almond Sauce.
3. Prepare the Noodles:
- Fill a large pot with 3-4 quarts of water and salt generously. Bring to a boil.
- Add the Bombolini Ramen noodles to the boiling water and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Drain and rinse the noodles. Toss with 1 tablespoon of sesame or neutral oil and ½ cup of the prepared Ginger Almond Sauce.
4. Prepare the Bok Choy:
- Wedge the bunches of bok choy into quarters.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add a neutral cooking oil.
- When the oil begins to smoke, add the bok choy and cook rapidly until lightly charred, about 5 minutes.
- Toss in minced garlic, salt, and a splash of rice vinegar and soy sauce. Remove from heat.
5. Assemble your bowls:
- Start with a base of prepared ramen noodles.
- Add the cooked bok choy and tofu.
- Drizzle with the remaining Ginger Almond Sauce and Sijang Chili Crisp to taste.
- Personalize your bowls with fresh veggies, herbs, Lindera Lemongrass Ponzu, or any desired garnishes such as sliced bell pepper, julienned carrots, spring onions, cilantro, onion or garlic chives, or microgreens.
Enjoy your flavorful Ginger Almond Bombolini Ramen with Tofu and Bok Choy!
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