Quinoa Noodles Stir Fry With Japanese Tofu & Vegetables
Quinoa Noodles Stir Fry With Japanese Tofu And Vegetables.
A Colourful, Mildly Spiced Stir Fry With A Slightly Nutty Taste And Minimal Oil.
Easy, Filling, And The Only Added Sugar Is In The Mirin.
Introduction to quinoa noodles
This quinoa noodles stir fry is quinoa noodles tossed with Japanese flavoured tofu and plenty of vegetables, including carrot, capsicum, mushroom, broccoli, cabbage, corn and green beans, lightly spiced with ginger, turmeric and a little mild curry powder. You can make it as mild or as hot as you like, and it needs only a little oil.
I love these quinoa noodles. The ones I use are organic and wholemeal, and they have a slightly nutty taste. The recipe gives you a great mix of vegetables, tofu and noodles.
Tofu is filling and nutritious, so I find I’m less likely to want to snack between meals.
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Quinoa noodles stir fry, ready to eat
Quinoa noodle stir fry, ready for lunch.
Ingredients for quinoa noodles
Here are the ingredients for this Flametree Yoga Studio dish.
The spices and flavourings
- A small red or brown onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- A tablespoon of grated ginger
- A teaspoon of turmeric
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for the stir fry
- A quarter teaspoon of smoky paprika, or chilli flakes, to vary the heat to your taste
- Sesame oil, a few dashes
- A teaspoon of mild curry powder
- A tablespoon of mirin and tamari (soy sauce)
- Sesame seeds, to sprinkle
The noodles, tofu and vegetables
- A packet of quinoa noodles
- A package of 4 mini slabs (or squares) of Japanese flavoured tofu, finely sliced
- A large mushroom, finely sliced
- One medium carrot, finely sliced
- 1 small to medium fresh red capsicum, finely chopped
- One small to medium head of broccoli, finely cut
- A cup of cabbage, cut into smaller pieces
- 1 small to medium cob of fresh corn
- A few chopped green beans
- Spring onions, chopped
- Pepper, to your taste
- Continental parsley, cut up, to garnish
In Darwin, you can sometimes get these noodles at shops like Greenies, but they’re often sold out. Mail order works well, but you need to order enough to make the postage worthwhile. So, if you like them, consider ordering with a friend.
Woolworths also has other plant based pastas, made from red lentils, chickpeas, peas and other pulses. I’ve used red lentil spirals with my red lentil soup.
The quinoa noodles I use
The organic quinoa noodles I use. This is what the packet looks like.
The ingredients, ready to cook
Everything ready to cook. The only added sugar is in the mirin.
How to make quinoa noodles stir fry
Use these steps to make this quinoa noodles stir fry with tofu.
Step 1: Cook the noodles
- Boil the quinoa noodles until they’re chewy.
- Run cold water over them as soon as they’re cooked. Then they’re not gluggy.
Step 2: Soften the aromatics
- Heat the wok and add the olive oil.
- Sauté the garlic, onion, turmeric and ginger.
- Stir in the curry powder, and the paprika or chilli flakes.
Step 3: Stir fry the vegetables
- Add the carrot and capsicum, and stir well.
- Add the mushroom, and keep stirring.
- Add the broccoli, cabbage, corn kernels cut from the cob, green beans and spring onions.
Step 4: Add the tofu, noodles and sauce
- Add the sliced tofu.
- Add the noodles, and the mirin and tamari.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5: Finish and serve
- Turn off the heat and add a dash of sesame oil.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and parsley.
Boil the noodles until chewy, then rinse
Run cold water over the noodles as soon as they’re cooked. Then they’re not gluggy.
The finished quinoa noodles stir fry
The finished stir fry, in the pan.
Are quinoa noodles gluten free?
Quinoa itself is gluten free. But many quinoa noodles are made with other flours as well, so check the packet.
In this stir fry, tamari and flavoured tofu can also contain wheat. So check those labels too if you need to avoid gluten.
Why choose quinoa noodles over other noodles?
The ones I use are organic and wholemeal, with a slightly nutty taste.
Quinoa noodles tend to have more protein than plain rice noodles, so I find they fill me up more, and I feel less hungry later. They’re still carbs, though, so I pile in the vegetables and tofu too.
Quinoa noodles: quick questions answered
Is this quinoa noodle stir fry vegan?
It’s plant based. Flavoured tofu marinades vary, so if you’re strictly vegan, check the label on the tofu.
How do I cook quinoa noodles?
Boil them until they’re chewy, then run cold water over them as soon as they’re cooked, so they don’t go gluggy.
Where can I buy quinoa noodles in Darwin?
You can sometimes get them at shops like Greenies, but they’re often sold out. Mail order works too. Order enough to make the postage worthwhile, perhaps with a friend.
Can I make it spicier?
Yes. Add chilli flakes, to your taste.
What mushrooms can I use?
Any you like, such as oyster mushrooms. Ours were large flat white mushrooms.
More Flametree noodle recipes
Love noodles? Try my vegetarian laksa with quinoa noodles, my black rice noodles with tofu and edamame, or my roasted vegetable soup with baked tofu.
Do you have a vegan recipe or dish you’d like to share?
Please contact me with any dishes you’d like to share with me.
Obviously, I’m especially interested in any dish that is already a great Darwin vegan option.
Alternatively, it may be a potential vegan Darwin recipe that I could adapt, or be inspired by, as I did here.
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Recipe by Chris Lalor, Flametree Yoga Studio, Darwin NT. General information only.
