Black Pepper Stir Fried Noodles with Tofu

Delicious and savory black pepper stir-fried noodles with tofu and colorful bell peppers. This dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a satisfying and easy-to-make meal for any day of the week.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz 225g tofu, cubed
• 8 oz 225g rice noodles
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, crushed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup 120ml vegetable broth
• Green onions, for garnish
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat

Add the cubed tofu and stir-fry until golden brown

Remove tofu from the wok and set aside

In the same wok, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil

Add the minced garlic and sliced onion, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly caramelized

Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers to the wok and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften

Return the cooked tofu to the wok and add the crushed black peppercorns

Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar

Pour this sauce over the tofu and vegetable mixture

Add the cooked rice noodles to the wok and toss everything together, ensuring the sauce coats the noodles and vegetables evenly

Pour in the vegetable broth to create a flavorful sauce, and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well heated through

Garnish the black pepper stir-fried noodles with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro

Serve hot and enjoy